Wesleyan School - Fall Magazine 2014

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The Magazine of Wesleyan School Volume 11 • Issue 1 • Fall 2014 2014-2015 Board of trustees Mark Adent Rob Binion, chairman Charlotte Beltrami Land Bridgers Chris Brown Dan Cowart Steve Deaton Diane Duane Erika Laughlin Dan Kane Tom Menefee Mike Nicklaus Mary Ramsey Paul Robertson Frank Simpson Bill Stark Danny Strickland Anna Tanner Bill Warren Bob Worthington Chris Cleveland, ex-officio Emeritus Trustees Sherri Austin Betty Crawford Alice Ramsey Bronson Smith Raymond Walker Emeritus Headmaster Zach Young

Wesleyan Magazine is published by the Communications Department of Wesleyan School and printed by Bennett Graphics.

MAGAZINE STAFF Chris Cleveland Headmaster Chad McDaniel Director of Communications Alice Macgill Communications Specialist Mamie McIntosh Graphic Designer

PHOTOGRAPHERS Nina Kozlova Alice Macgill Michael Mann Brian L. Morgan Kelly Morris Megan Rappe

ON THE COVER: Claire Bingham (3rd), Elladee Gravitt (3rd), & Courtney Gibbs (3rd) parade through campus on lower school Book Character Day.

PROOFREADERS Kendra Morris Melissa Thorson

Special appreciation goes out to the alumni, faculty, parents, and staff of Wesleyan School whose contributions make this magazine successful.

Comments, inquiries, or contributions should be directed to Chad McDaniel, Director of Communications, cmcdaniel@wesleyanschool.org.

what’s happening at wesleyan The 2014-15 school year brings a number of changes, including one that each of you should see on a regular basis. Our weekly email newsletter, “What’s Happening @ Wesleyan,” includes campus news, announcements for all grades K-12, and personal interest stories about our students, faculty, and families. Send announcements for inclusion to ­­­­­­­h ttps://forms.wesleyanschool.org/weekly-announcements.

Announcements are due by 3:00pm on Friday for the following week’s email.

Our Mission: Wesleyan’s mission is to be a Christian school of academic excellence by providing each student a diverse college preparatory education guided by Christian principles and beliefs; by challenging and nurturing the mind, body, and spirit; and by developing responsible stewardship in our changing world.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Letter from the Headmaster 3 Letter from the

Board Chairman 5 Student Life 15 Athletics 18 Fine Arts 25 Faculty 30 Alumni WESLEYAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE | FALL 2014

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photography by Brian L. Morgan

“...our school, like any thriving organization, needs to continuously seek ways in which we can grow and improve.”

ear Wesleyan Family & Friends, I trust this issue of the Wesleyan Magazine finds you enjoying a wonderful Christmas season with family and friends as you celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Published two times per year, every issue of the school’s magazine is meant to be a snapshot of the significant events that have happened in the life of the school over the previous semester.

As you enjoy this edition of the Magazine and reflect upon yet another wonderful fall at Wesleyan, I think you will agree that God continues to do amazing things in our community.

This fall has certainly been a time of transition for the Wesleyan family. As expected, the members of our community have embraced the transition with enthusiasm and optimism, and, for that, I am genuinely thankful. The core principles of Wesleyan remain unchanged: our Christ-centered mission, our Christianonly hiring policy, and our steadfast belief that a sincere faith in Jesus Christ is not mutually exclusive from intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of scholarship at the highest level.

However, while much of what we have come to love about Wesleyan remains unchanged, our school, like any thriving organization, needs to continuously seek ways in which we can grow and improve. In the midst of all of the teaching, coaching, leading, mentoring, directing, and encouraging that takes place every day at our school, we have also been busy asking ourselves, “What we can do to make Wesleyan better? How can we improve the daily experience for our students and families?”

I have been impressed by our faculty and administration for their willingness to “take the road less traveled,” and would like to publicly commend them for challenging the status quo and refusing to be satisfied.

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Recent faculty discussions have covered a wide range of topics, including our approach to homework, our school calendar, our daily schedule, our philosophy toward academic rigor, extracurricular activities, student health, and, most importantly, improving our classroom instruction. It is exciting to hear our faculty engage one another in these types of conversations, not only because it represents the professional commitment of our teachers, but because the foundation for all of this dialogue has been rooted in the two burning questions: what is best for students, and how do we make the Wesleyan experience better for our families? I can’t wait to share the results of these conversations with you as we move into the new year.

While reading this magazine, I know you will be reminded of the dozens of talented students, teachers, parents, and alumni who make-up the Wesleyan family. As you learn more about what those in our community have been doing, I hope you will think about what a beautiful picture our community paints.

It is a picture that is created by the Master Artist, as He has brought together numerous gifts, desires, abilities, and talents, all for His Glory. The picture is not of Wesleyan, but is instead a beautiful likeness of the family of God, “…one body, many parts.” I trust you will enjoy the view as much as I do.

For His Glory,

Chris Cleveland Headmaster

photography by Brian L. Morgan

“God’s providential gift of Chris Cleveland is a well-timed blessing for Wesleyan School.”

ransition is a process of change from one place to the other, or one leader to another, over a period of time. The greatest transition in history took place with the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Our outlook on how we live our lives through grace, and how we love one another was changed completely as the concept of “dying for our sins” became an undeniable reality. Similarly, there are many powerful lessons to learn from Jesus as we transition from Zach Young’s leadership to Chris Cleveland as headmaster of Wesleyan. The JOY (Jesus Others Yourself) motto focuses us on where we need to go. Our mission is centered on Jesus Christ, and Chris intends to keep us focused on the “main thing,” as Zach liked to say. Chris has his own vision for how we will use “Others and Yourself” to support this focus on the “main thing.”

I want to share with you a little background on the process that led the board to the hiring of Chris Cleveland as headmaster.

The hiring process for Chris was indeed a transition over time for Wesleyan. During the 2002-2003 academic year, as Wesleyan began to establish itself as a fruitful K-12 school with new facilities, an experienced faculty and staff, and full enrollment, the board and administration began to discuss succession planning for the headmaster position. Wesleyan providentially hired Chris as the middle school principal in that same year.

Zach began formulating a plan to cross-train members of his faculty in all areas of school administration. It was emphatically stated that the highest priority would be given to choosing a succeeding headmaster from our existing administration a candidate who not only understood our mission, but who also understood our culture and framework for sustaining the mission...spiritually, financially, and programmatically.

The board felt compelled to seek succession from within and transition through an existing relationship of trust. How can a board know the spiritual maturity of a prospective headmaster without years of history and a track record? The Wesleyan board knows the heart of Chris Cleveland. He loves Jesus!

Chris’ vision for Wesleyan is bold and exciting. Chris is an empathetic communicator, a charismatic speaker, and he loves your children as Jesus commands.

God provides for our needs through His will and in His timeframe. Chris Cleveland was led to Wesleyan at a formative time for the school, and he has helped it mature and blossom as a Christian school of academic excellence. He has personally grown into a spiritual leader who is capable of leading us to a higher level of excellence within the Atlanta independent school arena. He is energetic and well-equipped to address challenges concerning fundraising, technology advancements, demographic changes to our city, and expanded competition.

God’s providential gift of Chris Cleveland is a well-timed blessing for Wesleyan School.

“For dominion belongs to the Lord and He rules over the nations.”

Psalm 22:28 May God Bless,

Rob Binion Board of Trustees Chairman

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SPEAKER - Current parent & Wesleyan Parents Club co-president, Darcy Harper

SPEAKER - Alumnus & staff member, Monish Tyagi ’08

SPEAKER - Student body president, Maddie Frye (12th)

HEADMASTER INSTALLATION The Wesleyan School community celebrated the installation of our second headmaster, Chris Cleveland, on September 19. Held in Yancey Gymnasium, and attended by parents, students, faculty, and alumni, this ceremony featured speakers Rob Binion, Matt Cole, Marc Khedouri, Maddie Frye (12th), Darcy Harper, and Monish Tyagi ’08, who each gave their unique perspective on Mr. Cleveland’s influence and leadership. Performances by Wesleyan’s symphonic band and chamber singers punctuated the event.

In his address to the audience, Mr. Cleveland asked our school community to look to the possibilities ahead and “dream big.” “While Wesleyan’s past is filled with miraculous stories and glorious success, I firmly believe our best days are ahead of us,” he said. “God is always at work, and His miracles are not limited to our history. Let’s continue to seek Him and lead our school into the future with a ‘spirit that is not afraid.’ If we do, our school will thrive and our families and students will benefit.”

HONOREE - headmaster, Chris Cleveland

A reception on the quad followed the ceremony. This service marked an important beginning for our new headmaster and was a wonderful expression of Wesleyan’s support for Mr. Cleveland and his leadership of our school.

PERFORMANCE High School Chamber Singers

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HONOREES - Kyle Cleveland (8th) & Julie Cleveland PERFORMANCE High School Symphonic Band

STUDENT LIFE:

lower school COOKING CLASS - Fourth graders Christopher Izzo & Schley Gordy work in the lower school kitchen to make smoothies & other delicious treats with their moms.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Principal Jason Erb greets Ava Singh (1st).

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KICK OFF DINNER - Middle & lower school students enjoy an intense game of tug of war at the Wolf Trackers’ Kick Off Dinner.

Wesleyan AfterSchool is underway! Pizza on the Quad in October and November highlighted the fun that can be had on campus after the school day–nearly 400 attended.

New AfterSchool classes will start in January. for more information visit www.wesleyanschool.org/afterschool

SERVICE - Pre-first students Jacob Moleta & Jack Bennison turn in coats to teacher Jessie Williams for the pre-first coat drive benefitting North Fulton Community Charities. Over 100 coats & 50 hats, scarves, & mittens were collected.

AFTERSCHOOL - Will Kennedy (2nd) works on his project in Minecrafterz, Michael Mann’s fun AfterSchool class.

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To view a complete Homecoming & Hoedown photo gallery, visit www.wesleyanschool.org/lsphotos

fun fact:

Homeoming week was full of fun! Events included first grade’s Scarecrow Day and Hoedown for parents and students in grades K-6th. This fall carnival, which has been going strong for over 20 years, featured a bake sale, carnival games, inflatables, a mechanical bull, and a climbing wall.

Principal Jason Erb created new homecoming traditions in the lower school with out-ofuniform days and class banners that featured the homecoming theme. The grade-level banners were displayed in Yancey Gym during the pep rally.

HOEDOWN - Students climb the rock wall at Homecoming Hoedown.

SCARECROW DAY - Knox Bingham (1st) & his scarecrow.

HOEDOWN Principal Erb experiences his first Hoedown bull ride.

HOMECOMING PEP RALLY - Pre-first & first grade students show off their banner & school spirit.

“My favorite part of Hoedown is - Knox Bingham (1st) the mechanical bull!”

MORNING WORK - L-R: Brendan Wright (1st), Maddox Gartland (1st), Noah John (1st), Trust Stopher (1st), & Nina Scott (1st)

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To learn more about the Wesleyan Passport Club, visit www.wesleyanschool.org/passport

PASSPORT CLUB The Wesleyan Passport Club is one of many exciting and innovative changes in the lower school year. Wesleyan first through fourth graders “travel the world” with Captain Core Virtue in this fun self-study geography program that encourages students to learn more about the people, places, and culture of God’s kingdom. Students choose their own pace, studying 5, 10, or 15 countries each month and “dig deeper” with a feature country. The program equips each student with a passport, lanyard, study map, and a t-shirt to get them started on their journey. Once a month, students visit “customs officials” and earn exciting rewards for the places they have visited and facts they have learned.

Students visit with “custom officials” to test their map skills and earn a stamp in their passport.

L-R: Bo Powell (2nd), Jake Deadwyler (2nd), Chloe King (2nd), Georgia Powell (3rd), Jacob Thomson (2nd), & Kate Powell (3rd)

L-R: Charlie Wise (2nd), Lathan Gunn (2nd), & Lauren Tucker (2nd)

L-R: Olivia Noel (2nd), Judy Hughes, & Trent Hilton (2nd)

BOOK CHARACTER DAY - Maddox Gartland (1st), Nina Scott (1st), & Tyler Porrello (1st) parade through campus on Book Character Day. This year, middle and high school students lined the parade route, and seniors handed out candy to the characters as they walked by.

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STUDENT LIFE:

middle school

5TH/6TH SOCIAL - L-R: Elizabeth Bertram (6th), Nicole Azar (6th), & Carson Schiller (6th)

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ON CAMPUS - Sixth grade students Parker Bowen, William Parker, Beau Brown, Harrison Gracey, & Reid Cameron study after school in the quad.

CLASSROOM - Seventh grade students Mary Kathryn Adams, Analia Thota, & Anastasia Johnson take inventory after working their pond project in science class. This experiment involves re-creating a pond environment and studying its mircoorganisms.

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Student Council hosted two after-school “tailgate” socials this fall for students.

Both socials – one for seventh and eighth graders and one for fifth and sixth – featured pizza, games, a cake walk, and dance and spirit competitions. Student Council representatives organized and ran the activities. Parents helped by providing treats!

7TH/8TH SOCIAL - L-R: Hayden Jones (8th), Griffin Massey (8th), Dylan Jenkins (8th), & Sophie Parsonnet (8th)

FOOTBALL service project

L-R: Jeff Conley, Vance Nicklaus (6th), Cole Elsevior (8th), Mike Nicklaus, & Chris Cleveland

HOMECOMING PEP RALLY David Anderson (8th) & Chase Hill (8th) hold Mrs. Dillard’s homeroom banner.

HOEDOWN - Zach Russell (5th) hula hoops at Hoedown.

On October 13th, the middle school football team, cheerleaders, and their parents gathered in Bowen Cafetorium to partner with Stop Hunger Now. Sean Taylor, father of football player Charlie (7th), initiated and organized the service opportunity. At the end of the afternoon, students and parents had packaged over 18,000 meals. Each bag contained rice, dried vegetables, soy flour, and a micronutrient blend.

The meals have since been delivered to the Haitian island of LaGonave where the work of our students and parents will make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children.

fun fact: Penny Wars has become Washington Wars! Middle and high school grades joined forces to earn class spirit points in Omicron Service Society’s homecoming fundraiser.

The senior/8th grade team won the competition. But the real winner was Living Water International - $4,420.78 (a school record) was raised to drill a well in India.

Drilling is underway, and the Wesleyan well should be complete soon!

HOMECOMING PEP RALLY - L-R: Sophie Zetzsche (8th), Liza Yates (7th), Ansley Harper (8th), Amanda Doane (8th), Megan Bielan (8th), Sophie Parsonnet (8th), Aubrey Deaugustinis (7th), & Jordyn Shackford (8th) WESLEYAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE | FALL 2014

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To view more middle school photos, visit www.wesleyanschool.org/msphotos SERVICE - Alexandra Murphy (6th) & Maddie Plunk (6th) volunteer after school with the Omicron Service Society at Sheltering Arms Early Education Center.

OUTSIDE LEARNING - Eighth grade boys enjoy class outside. L-R: Nishu Afobunor, Nathaniel Jackson, Nick Frame, Cameron Binney, Liam Coxhead, Wood Reeves, Chase Hill, George Doane, J.R. Martin, & Rasmus Eriksson

SERVICE - Play time at Sheltering Arms Early Education Center.

CLASSROOM - French teacher, Leah Baughn, with Bella Barnes (7th), Ellen Otterbach (7th), & Avyonce Carter (7th).

5TH/6TH RETREAT - Praise & worship led by faculty member, Chad Simmons, at Camp High Harbour at the fifth & sixth grade retreat in August.

“The best part was when our high school counselors blobbed us.”

- stafford mcdaniel (5th)

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STUDENT LIFE:

high school

CLASSROOM - Franklin Pridgen instructs Jessica Roberts (10th) in AP U.S. History class. The new Lenovo ThinkPads have greatly enhanced the classroom experience; Lenovo is a leader in the education technology industry. These laptops were purchased over the summer, speeding up the Fujitsu replacement cycle by a full year. The machines are industry leaders and will be used through the 2016-17 school year.

“Mr. Frerking presented several new ideas about the environment that I had never thought of before which were backed up with data and facts.�

- Shelton gottlich (11th)

CLASSROOM - In October, Wesleyan parent and Chief Sustainability Officer at GeorgiaPacific, Bill Frerking, spoke to all high school science classes and challenged them to think differently about our resources.

fun fact:

COOKOUT - Faculty member Jason Scheer mans the grill.

On home football game Fridays, high school faculty hosted lunchtime cookouts complete with grilled burgers and hot dogs. Held outside behind Yancey, high school students enjoyed these casual, picnic-style spirit lunches. Principal Jeff Plunk surprised students with food trucks on the day of the GACS game.

COOKOUT - Ellie Bradach photobombs fellow juniors Anna Brown, Clay Patrick, Abraaz Khan, Leo Mateu, Holland Sharon, Beck Coxhead, & Allison Loach during a Friday lunch cookout.

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To view the Senior Ice Bucket Challenge video visit www.wesleyanschool.org/senior_als

ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE - During the height of the social media phenomenon that was the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, high school principal, Jeff Plunk, challenged the senior class, who, in turn, challenged their peers at Westminster, Lovett, & GACS.

Student led worship written by: Jay Bell (12th)

One year ago, Chris Middleton (11th), Maddie Frye (12th), and I met in Wesley Hall’s small chapel (Machemehl Chapel), brought together by a coincidence that only God could orchestrate. We prayed that God would use us to create a new opportunity for students – one with long-term value. In this chapel, the idea of Student Led Worship (SLW) was born.

Each Wednesday at 8:00am, high school students gather in McKeever to pray, sing, and worship together. Attendance has grown to over 80 students – no small feat on late-arrival day!

Students plan and lead all aspects of the service – from the A/V team, the musicians and vocalists, to the scripture readers and devotion leaders, this is truly an effort by students, done for students. One of my favorite elements of SLW is our “prayer circles” where students break into smaller groups, form tight circles, and pray together for themselves, their families, and Wesleyan as a whole.

God is changing lives through Student Led Worship, and nothing makes me more excited than our future potential! Our mission has always been to ignite a passionate fire for Jesus in students at Wesleyan and empower them to openly share their faith. Our constant prayer is that God will continue to use Student Led Worship as a way to connect with His children.

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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - Sydney Weissman (11th) & Kendall Dearth (11th) enjoy the traditional “first day of school treat on the quad.” This year: Bruster’s ice cream!

CLASSROOM - Chris Middleton (11th) & Daniel Salyers (9th) film a music video on the quad for digital filmmaking class.

To view a full list of inductees, visit www. wesleyanschool.org/honorsocieties2014

FRESHMAN RETREAT - Madison Lloyd (9th), Abbie Blauser (9th), & Natalie Hamlin (9th) on the giant swing at SharpTop Cove during Freshman Retreat.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY On October 23, an induction ceremony welcomed 52 new members to the Wesleyan chapter of the National Honor Society. The junior and senior students inducted have maintained a superior academic record in their classes throughout high school and are to be commended for their hard work and dedication.

HOMECOMING PEP RALLY - Students proudly display their class banners. The homecoming theme was Wesleyan Faces the Music. On Friday, each grade dressed as its assigned category: seniors - musical stars; juniors - fans, producers, roadies; sophomores - musical instruments; freshmen - sheet music & musical notes.

HOMECOMING “THROWBACK THURSDAY” - Emily Sabonis-Chafee (10th) as Eeyore, Rachel Parrish (10th) as Winnie the Pooh, Nikki Villa (10th) as Piglet, & Kelly Dunlap (10th) as Tigger.

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For a full article & more pictures of the 2014 College Tour, visit www.wesleyanschool.org/collegetour2014

COLLEGE TOUR - Students at the University of North Carolina.

fun fact:

From October 19-21, Wesleyan’s College Advising staff took 43 sophomores and juniors on a college tour road trip to six colleges and universities: Clemson, Elon, Furman, the University of North Carolina, Wake Forest, and Wofford. Alumni Austin Busch ’11 and Ashley Gentry ’13 served as tour guides at Clemson; Sam Carver ’13 and Sterling Feininger ’13 hosted our group at Wake Forest.

SERVICE - On September 21, high school students & faculty served at Lazarus Health Day, Lazarus Ministries’ day of service for Atlanta’s homeless. In a school-wide clothing drive, Wesleyan donated 1000 socks & 480 undergarments to the event.

SCHOOL SPIRIT - At the first home football game, the high school student section added some extra flair to the opening kickoff.

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For a full article on the cross country state championship, visit www.wesleyanschool.org/xcstate2014

Athletics:

highlights

L-R: Bailey Renfroe (10th), Joey Gaddis (11th), Mikey Olson (11th), Henry Collins (11th), Alex Turner (10th), Clay Patrick (11th), & Austin Leath (12th) BOYS CROSS COUNTRY - On Saturday, November 8, the Wesleyan boys cross country team had an incredible showing against their region foes from Pace Academy. With 800 meters to go, they were behind in every position. In classic Wesleyan cross country fashion, the boys closed hard to the finish line and claimed their spot atop the podium.

Each runner in the top 7 passed one or two members from the Pace team to get the 44-56 win.

fun fact:

The varsity boys cross country team won both the region and state championships for the first time since 2011.

The state championship was the 9th for the boys program since 2002. The boys team has finished their season as either state champion or state runner-up for 14 of the past 15 years.

Jordan Zimmerman (12th) GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY - The girls cross country team finished the season as state runner-up, one point ahead of Darlington School. For 13 of the past 15 years, the girls team has finished in the top four at the state championship.

CHEERLEADING - The varsity cheerleaders had a great season, as our squad was full of talent and skill. For the first time in many years, the girls excelled in stunting with four impressive basket tosses. Our captains led the squad beautifully as we cheered our team on to many victories.

L-R: Sarah O’Kelley (12th), Holly Shinn (12th), Mary Elizabeth Burke (12th), Grace Chapman (10th), Hannah Peterson (11th), Katherine Day Kent (12th), & Jordi Fietz (10th)

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Sarah Adams (10th)

Jordan Argilagos (11th) FOOTBALL - The 2014 varsity football team enjoyed a great regular season finishing 6-4. The season marked a tremendous improvement from a disappointing 2013 campaign and was highlighted by exciting wins over rivals Pace Academy and Holy Innocents’ and a trip to the playoffs.

SOFTBALL - The varsity softball team had one of its best seasons yet, despite only having two seniors and enduring eight position changes. The team was undefeated in region play and went on to win the region championship. The Wolves beat Manchester and Union County in the first and second rounds of state punching their ticket to the elite eight. This young team got a taste of success and is excited about the future of Wesleyan softball.

Kendra Koetter (12th) & Lauren Frerking (12th) VOLLEYBALL - The varsity volleyball team had another successful season, finishing second in the state’s toughest region and making it back to the final four for the third year in a row. The future looks bright as the Wolves return nine players next year with varsity playing experience.

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fall 2014 awards At the time of publication, not all individual and team awards had been announced.

Please see www.wesleyanschool.org/newsandnotes for co,plete information.

Individual

COACHING

Emma Bivings Class AA All-State, volleyball

Chad McDaniel Region 6-AA Boys Coach of the Year, Class AA Coach of the Year, Gwinnett Coach of the Year, Atlanta Track Club All-Metro Team Coach of the Year

Henry Collins All County, Class AA All-State, cross country Meredith DiStasi All-County, softball Lauren Frerking Class AA All-State, Area 4-AA Player of the Year, All-County 1st Team, volleyball Joey Gaddis Class AA All-State, cross country Cassie Henning All-County, softball

TEAM

Riley Henning All-County, softball

Boys Cross Country Region 6-AA Champion, Class AA State Champion

Jameson Kavel All-County, Region 6-AA Pitcher of the Year, softball Kendra Koetter Class AA All-State, volleyball Bailey Renfroe All County, Class AA All-State, cross country

Girls Cross Country Class AA State Runner-Up Softball Region 6-AA Champion Volleyball Final Four

Jordan Zimmerman Class AA All-State, cross country

Signees Carter Hall Georgia Tech, baseball Jahmai Jones University of North Carolina, baseball Nikki McDonald Elon University, basketball

L-R: Nikki McDonald (12th), Carter Hall (12th), & Jahmai Jones (12th)

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fine arts:

lower school

Cody Mann (3rd)

Fourth grade music class

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Elizabeth Ables teaches first grade students Jack Brewster, Georgia Davis, Rhiannon Clary, Ryan Moleta, Alexa Chase, Hannah Emmelhainz, & Reeves Moore.

Judson Means, Andrew Drayer, & Will Jamieson perform in the second grade play Camp Learned A-lot.

Halloween bats created by Robin Meleky’s kindergarten class.

Fiona Owen’s class created Line and Pattern Fish in the style of modern Canadian artist, Sandra Silberzweig. The students varied their lines and patterns creating tints using warm colors and shadows using cool colors. (Caption adapted from Elizabeth Ables’ project description.)

Shayla Bahr (1st)

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fine arts:

middle school

Seventh grade students Stephen Romer & Andy Yang make ants from found materials & plaster.

Sims Johnson’s (7th) pastel drawing for the Wesleyan Arts Alliance Christmas cards

The middle school chorus, led by faculty member Meg Foster, performs the “Star Spangled Banner” at the first home football game of 2014.

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Patterson Beaman (8th), Donovan Simmons (7th), & Adam Rogers (7th) star in the Wolf Jr. Players’ production of Sherlock’s First Adventure.

Below: Color wheel by Constance Harris (6th).

Students were only allowed to use red, yellow, blue, black, & white tempera paint & pencil to create their color spectrum.

Advanced Band students practice.

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fine arts:

high school

Lexi Mellott (9th) as Eve, Jay Bell (12th) as the serpent, & Andrew Sabonis-Chafee (12th) as Adam in The Apple Tree.

Bryce Green (11th) Below: Faculty member, Jeff Foster, leads the Symphonic Band in class.

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Abyss, oil painting

by Alexa | FALL WESLEYAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2014Brown (12th)

Andrew Sabonis-Chafee (12th), Sid Brendel (10th), Ricardo Hurtado (10th), Leandro Haddad (9th), Carter Gravitt (11th), & Jay Bell (12th)

Monica Ho (12th)

Zebra, acrylic painting by Hannah Ghafary (12th) WESLEYAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE | FALL 2014

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To view a video of the diary of adam and eve, visit www.wesleyanschool.org/adamandeve

Mikey Olson (11th) & Jalen Hodges (11th) in Brock Derringer’s piano class.

Flight Path, ceramics & mixed media by Adrienne Lee (12th)

fall 2014 awards Theater

VISUAL ARTS

Region One-Act Play Competition

2014 Georgia High School Ceramic Symposium

1st Place in 6-AA The Diary of Adam & Eve Jay Bell (12th), Xavier Cooper (10th), Lexi Mellott (9th), & Andrew Sabonis-Chafee (12th)

Adrienne Lee (12th): Two pieces included in the exhibit, Descension & Repetition in Nature; Best in Show, Repetition in Nature

Jay Bell, All-Star Cast

Rebecca McMurry (12th): One piece included in the exhibit, Teapot

Lexi Mellott, Best Actress Andrew Sabonis-Chafee, Best Actor

MARCHING BAND Collins Hill Band Competition

State One-Act Play Competition 3rd Place in AA The Diary of Adam & Eve Jay Bell (12th), Xavier Cooper (10th), Lexi Mellott (9th), & Andrew Sabonis-Chafee (12th)

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1st Place in A-AAA Color Guard, General Effect, Music, Percussion, Overall Band, & Visual 3rd Place in A-AAAAA Music & Percussion 4th Place in A-AAAAA Color Guard, General Effect, Overall Band, & Visual

faculty:

profiles lower school principal:

Jason Erb photography by Brian L. Morgan

“I want our students to have an exceptional childhood experience.”

ucky for us, Jason Erb traveled south to join our lower school. Lucky for him, he escaped another Michigan winter… Jason has spent the past 25 years in the upper Midwest, most recently as the lower school principal at Southfield Christian School outside of Detroit. But now he and his wife, Tish, are “all in” at Wesleyan with a child in each school division: Eulaya (14), Isaiah (12), and Benjamin (6). His enthusiasm for elementary education is contagious – just ask anyone in Warren Hall.

At what point did you realize that you wanted to be an educator?

My sophomore year of college I coached summer swim league, and I knew that I wanted to work with kids. When I realized that Christian education was where the Lord wanted me, I was in my 30’s teaching in Chicago city schools. He laid on my heart that if I didn’t teach children about Jesus, the rest really didn’t matter because education without Christ has no real, lasting value.

What do you enjoy most about working with young children?

I enjoy the challenge of helping kids learn how to learn and appreciate the skill involved in that. As an administrator, it’s exciting to support teachers who are able to be creative as they lay the foundation for the skills that students will rely on later.

How will you build on Wesleyan’s strengths in the lower school?

My desire is for us to always do what’s best for our students and families. By working toward a common goal, we can find what works well for students, teachers, and parents. Specifically, I want to increase STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) offerings in the lower school and provide opportunities

for parents and kids to connect beyond the school day. I want us to provide an exceptional childhood experience for students.

Why did you choose to come to Wesleyan?

I’ve been all around the country, and haven’t yet seen a school of this academic caliber, with comparable facilities and resources, that lives out its Christian mission the way that Wesleyan does.

It’s a unique jewel.

There’s a serenity and a peace about this campus; our students’ and parents’ sense of community is very authentic. Tish and I feel blessed to be here and are thrilled to be able to contribute to this community and help it grow. Wesleyan fits our dream of what we want for our kids – a love for life and a love for the Lord.

What’s something that people probably don’t know about you?

We’re a big swim/tennis family, and my wife and I are runners, so we’re looking forward to lots of Atlanta sunshine. Also, I’m a huge Calvin Johnson fan. Go Lions!

Here’s what others say about Mr. Erb:

Mr. Erb is already so well-loved in the lower school. The students enjoy seeing him around campus, and he’s extremely accessible to both teachers and students.

- grade chair, Sarah Kate Wilson “I think he is a good principal because he prays for us on our birthday. He greets us every morning and comes into our classroom.” - Lilly Surber (2nd) “He is a good principal because he makes good choices.”

- Cam Brammer (2nd)

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MIDDLE school principal:

Sidney Tucker

photography by Kelly Morris

“We help students develop good organizational skills and hold them accountable so that they’ll be ready for increased independence.”

s the daughter of a teacher and a pastor, Sidney seemed destined to work at a school like Wesleyan. During her years here, there’s not much she hasn’t done. Both Sidney and her husband, Stan, are MCL teachers. They worked together at Westminster for seven years, and Stan is still there, teaching Spanish. Sidney left in 1997 to join Wesleyan as the middle school principal. The rest is history.

Did you know early on that you wanted to be a teacher?

Yes and no. My mother taught English at Westminster, and I loved school. I had great teachers. As soon as I finished college, I had to find a job. I knew the principal of The Children’s School, and she hired me to be an assistant teacher there. I later earned a graduate degree in social work, and worked with victims of domestic violence and young pregnant women who were considering adoption.

What positions have you held at Wesleyan?

I served as middle school principal for my first five years, and also taught French, Bible, and social studies. I stepped down to part-time status and taught French in the lower school. I picked up the role of AP testing coordinator, which morphed into the job of K-12 testing coordinator. I came back full-time when the Assistant Director of Admissions position opened up. Now I’ve come full circle…back to the principal’s office.

What is it about languages that interests you?

My mother and father both made their livings with words. My father, a Presbyterian minister, would say about his sermons, “If you can’t say it in ten minutes, you’re not any good.” I love words, because there’s always a story behind their origin and a connection between words in different languages.

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What do you enjoy most about working with middle school students?

They’re funny. They make me smile. I have a heart for them; though they are smiling on the outside, many are struggling with something on the inside. They’re old enough to start to think abstractly, and can engage in conversations that are more intellectual.

How does Wesleyan prepare middle schoolers for high school?

We help students develop good organizational skills and hold them accountable so they’ll be ready for increased independence. We want them to find that the transition to high school is no big deal.

What are some things that people probably don’t know about you?

I love to watch good cable TV! My favorites are anything about WWI & II, true crime shows like 48 Hours and – don’t laugh – Air Disasters.

Here’s what others say about Mrs. Tucker:

“Sidney is the ultimate mentor. She leads with a warm humility that is balanced by an uncompromising commitment to doing what is best for the children in her care. I learn something from her every day.” - grade chair, Mary Stephenson “If I ever need to ask Mrs. Tucker anything, her office door is open to anyone. In lower school, you didn’t go to the principal’s office unless you were in trouble, but here you can go just for anything.” - Hampton Huggins (5th) “I like how when we see Mrs. Tucker in the hallway, we can talk to her. She’s not always in a hurry, and she takes time to interact and have a conversation. She kind of treats me like a younger sister, and like she’s known me for a long time, but we really just met.” - Jessica Nolan (5th)

high school principal:

Jeff Plunk photography by Kelly Morris

“One of my favorite things about Wesleyan is the opportunity through retreats and missions to interact with students on a relational level outside of the classroom.”

t’s Jeff’s first year as high school principal, but he’s hardly new to Wesleyan. During his seven-year high school tenure, Jeff has served as a math teacher, head wrestling coach, assistant dean of students, and dean of students. Until this year, he was the only AP Statistics teacher our students have known. His wife, Jennifer, joined the middle school math faculty last fall, and both children, Matthew, 14, and Maddie, 12, are Wesleyan middle schoolers.

Tell us about your career. Have you always been an educator?

After I graduated from Georgia Tech, I worked at Met Life as an actuary, then at Coca-Cola as a business analyst. I knew early on, though, that I didn’t want to sit behind a desk all day.

I feel like my desire to teach was always there, but I suppressed it until I was 26! I found my way to Woodward Academy, and there was no looking back! At a wrestling meet in 2007, I ran into an old friend, Jeff Bedard, who coached at Wesleyan, and he asked if I would be interested in coming to work here.

Is mission work a passion of yours?

I had never been on a mission trip before I came to Wesleyan.

My first year here, I went to the DR and loved putting my faith into action. I’ve served on a team every year since. It sounds selfish, but I feel like I get more out of it than I put into it. was High School grade chair, Dennis Stromie, really your high school wrestling coach?

He was my coach at Parkview and is one of the reasons I wanted to teach and coach. Even as a high school student, I could see myself doing what Dennis was doing.

One of my favorite things about Wesleyan is the opportunity through retreats and missions to interact with students on a relational level outside of the classroom.

What’s your vision for Wesleyan’s high school?

I want to continue to improve the overall student experience.

The kids have enjoyed the community-wide social events like the game day cookouts, food trucks, and last year’s red carpet premiere. I want to advocate for adding additional AP courses, and encourage participation in endeavors such as Academic Bowl and Math Team. I also want to continue to promote service opportunities. I hope that we’re always looking for ways to improve what we do for our kids.

What’s something that people probably don’t know about you?

I’m a big fan of old country music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. I grew up with it and still love it.

Here’s what others have to say about Mr. Plunk:

“Mr. Plunk is a great principal! I think that he is very fair, and he is always smiling when I see him in the hallways. He has come to multiple softball games, and that shows his commitment to his students.” - Cassie Henning (9th) “Jeff can frequently be seen walking the halls and interacting with students and faculty while holding his signature cup of coffee. He has such a warm and inviting smile, and he lives the JOY motto with his genuine care and concern for the Wesleyan family.” - grade chair, Emily Zavitz

What do you enjoy most about working with high school students?

Every day is different, and the kids keep it fun. I enjoy teaching my math students how to think critically and be problem-solvers.

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faculty:

update in memoriam ANGUS “BUD” K. CAMPBELL III July 12, 2014 Father of Pam Smith, Lower School Bible

HUGH F. HUNTER, JR. October 4, 2014 Father of Julie Rosenkranz, Lower School Librarian

RUSSELL TYLER July 6, 2014 Son of Juanita Tyler, Middle & High School Librarian

WEDDINGS

JAMIE & JACK MCNEARNEY July 5, 2014 Jamie, 3rd Grade Teacher

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REBECCA & MICHAEL TABLADA October 4, 2014 Michael, Middle School Visual Arts

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ASHLEY & DAWSON ZIMMERMAN June 6, 2014 Dawson, High School English

BIRTHS

children & grandchildren

LUKE MEHLER ANTONIO Son of Caroline & Joseph Antonio 8 pounds; July 28, 2014

CALLIE GRACE KADZIS Daughter of Erin & Kevin Kadzis 5 pounds, 14 ounces; June 2, 2014

ROBERT MONTGOMERY “EMERY” IVERSON Grandson of Studie & Zach Young 7 pounds, 9 ounces; October 8, 2014

MALCOLM LAWRENCE KLEIN Son of Brittany & Alex Klein 7 pounds, 3 ounces; July 30, 2014

FINN JONAH KOCH Son of Elissa & Joseph Koch 6 pounds, 13 ounces; September 17, 2014

fun fact:

Our Cubs Den moved to its new location in Warren Hall this fall.

Students love to see the babies and toddlers playing around campus. A special fall field trip included a visit to the headmaster’s office to show off their Halloween costumes.

KATHRYN ANN MCBRIDE Daughter of Sarah & Kevin McBride 6 pounds, 10 ounces; August 10, 2014

COLEMAN JAMES MERTZ Grandson of Jeanne & Chuck Mertz 8 pounds, 3 ounces; November 4, 2014

NISHA KATHRYN MERRILL Granddaughter of Kathy Merrill 7 pounds, 2 ounces; June 24, 2014

JOSE SHELTON SALAZAR Son of Shellie & Jose Salazar 8 pounds, 14 ounces; June 24, 2014

CARTER CATHERINE STROMIE Granddaughter of Lori & Dennis Stromie 6 pounds, 1 ounce; September 8, 2014 WESLEYAN SCHOOL MAGAZINE | FALL 2014

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profiles actor

Austin Short ’11

During his time at Wesleyan, Austin - an Evergreen - starred in several theater productions and maintained heavy involvement in student government, the Green & Gold, Wesleyan missions, and as a cross country and track team manager. He is currently a senior at New York University, majoring in Film and Television Production in NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts.

When did you first DEVELOP an interest in film and television?

Like many, I grew up watching films and TV, but it was acting in plays at Wesleyan that got me seriously interested in the arts and film. During middle school, I bought a camera and began shooting short films with friends. Today, my iPhone shoots better films than that camera. Having the freedom to create films on the weekends seemed to complement what I had learned on the stage. By high school, I began to seriously consider studying it on the college level.

WHY did you choose to attend NYU?

I knew I wanted to continue studying the arts, and film production in particular. I wanted to not only learn the craft, but also be in an environment that would help turn it into a career. After looking at different film schools, I fell in love with NYU. Not only did the reputation of the school stand out, but I knew New York City would provide me with the opportunities and connections to continue in the arts after school. I knew that in whatever ways I would grow and change, I wanted to be in NYU’s highly creative environment. I’m so thankful to be here.

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What are some of the highlights of your time THERE?

One of the greatest things about going to NYU is the fact that it’s in the heart of New York City, and you get to enjoy the city and the school at the same time - everything from recognizing the same people on the subway in the morning, to finding quiet spots around town to read a book. At NYU, you are able to build your own world within such a large city; opening yourself up to different cultures, people, and ideas not only challenges your outlook on life, but allows you to reflect upon what traits make you unique.

What do you eventually want to do in the entertainment business?

My goal now is to write and produce for television. Television is in a very exciting place right now. The transition of programming from TV to the Internet is in a formative stage. TV is no longer what we traditionally think of as a square box that sits in your living room. Audiences consume media in more individualized and abundant ways than ever. I see content makers now faced with a new responsibility to create quality programing that stands apart from the Internet’s distracting white noise. I hope to be a part of a generation that uses technology to present quality storytelling to connect the masses.

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Tell us about some of the internship opportunities that you’ve had.

In the fall of my junior year, I was part of a program in which eight students in the film school spent their semester in London interning for the BBC. I was placed on BBC’s TV entertainment development team. While there, I was involved in the brainstorming and construction of concepts for new BBC shows. Working alongside professionals at the BBC was unlike any learning experience I’ve had. From there, I returned to New York in the spring and interned on NBC’s new Late Night with Seth Myers. Since then, I’ve stayed within NBC and am currently interning for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. It’s been a surreal and incredibly educating experience. The Tonight Show is great, and words can’t describe what it feels like to be a part of it. More than anything, it’s an opportunity to learn from the best. You can’t duplicate the real thing in a classroom.

terms of exploring their talents. You can fail and get back up, so why not? A student’s extracurriculars aren’t a definition of them as a person; they are a means for students to define their God-given gifts.

How did Wesleyan prepare you for your Professional and personal endeavors post graduation?

Wesleyan gave me the confidence in myself to navigate the world. Like many Wesleyan alumni, it was not until I moved away that I began to see how my time at Wesleyan would have an unending impact on my life. Above intellect, talent, or training, what I believe makes a person successful is how they treat others in relation to themselves. Every facet of life involves other people. Understanding the importance of love and respect continues to inform every aspect of my life. I can never thank Wesleyan enough.

How did your experience at Wesleyan spark your interest in the field that you’re diving into now?

Wesleyan introduced me to theatre and acting, but also the importance of being a diverse person. Especially in high school, students are in a time in their lives where the sky is the limit in

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microbiologist

Paige Gupton Chopra ’04

Paige Gupton Chopra ’04 attended Wesleyan from sixth through twelfth grade. When she was a new student, classes were still meeting in trailers. The only buildings that existed were Marchman Gym and Cleghorn Hall. Upon graduation, Paige went to Clemson University and received a graduate degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

How did you first develop an interest in working in Healthcare?

At Clemson, I chose Health Science as my major because it incorporates the science and math aspects of healthcare and I enjoy working with people.

Once you knew you wanted to work in Healthcare, how did you go about securing your position at the CDC?

As a part of the Health Science program at Clemson University, I was required to perform an internship my last semester of college. Since Health Science is a broad field, the internship let us focus and develop our interests in the field. At the time, a friend in my parents’ Sunday school class at Norcross First United Methodist Church worked in the Parasitic Disease Department at the CDC, and she agreed to have me intern with her group.

After the semester was over, I was offered a full-time position working at CDC. This internship was incredibly valuable in shaping my career, and I encourage all students to pursue an internship in their area of interest.

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Can you share a little about what you do for the CDC now?

I serve as a microbiologist for the Department of Tuberculosis Elimination. My team provides whole genome sequencing for TB outbreaks across the United States. In addition, we provide the National TB Genotyping Service, a service that genotypes tuberculosis patients’ samples for state and local health departments as part of the National TB Surveillance System. I love my job because we work with cutting-edge technology and we are the only people in the world who are doing this work.

What is your favorite part about your job?

It would definately be the people I work with and the work that we do. I am led by driven people who are very passionate.

Their passion is contagious, and it makes going to work every day easy.

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Obviously the CDC has been in the news a lot lately with the Ebola outbreak and other headlinegrabbing items. What has it been like working there during such an interesting time?

It is always interesting at the CDC! West Africa is in the midst of the largest epidemic of Ebola hemorrhagic fever ever. The Ebola virus is terrifying because it infects most of those who care for the afflicted, and it kills most of those who are sick.

The CDC is collaborating with organizations around the world to provide supplies, personal protective equipment, and people.

CDC staff members are working with community health care workers in West Africa to provide training, surveillance systems, and hospital care. Stopping Ebola is not going to happen overnight. We have a long road ahead.

Some of our readers may be young alumni or current students interested in working in public health. Do you have any advice for them as they embark on similar careers?

My advice is to keep an open mind when going into the career world. When I started at Clemson, I had no idea that working in a laboratory at the CDC was even an option. Unexpected

doors do open. My second piece of advice is to network, network, network. The workforce is very competitive. Most people I know got their jobs because of someone they knew.

It always helps when someone at the job for which you are applying can attest for your skill set.

What was your favorite part of your Wesleyan experience? What classes, activities, and people stand out as having made an impact on your life?

Hands down, my favorite part of my Wesleyan experience was the friends that I made. My best friends in high school are still my best friends today. Going to Wesleyan was such a unique experience, and my classmates made it so much fun.

What role did Wesleyan play in your development since graduation?

Wesleyan played a huge role in helping to develop my character and professionalism. Wesleyan taught me to put others before myself and to serve the community.

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ENTREPRENEUR

Gregg Donnelly ’02

During his three years at Wesleyan, Gregg was a member of the varsity basketball and football teams. He is the founder and CEO of Jack Donnelly – an exciting new fashion company that creates and produces premium khaki pants and shorts manufactured in the USA.

Tell us a bit about your background and what you have done since graduating from Wesleyan?

After Wesleyan, I attended Texas Christian University (TCU) and graduated in 2006 with a degree in finance. I then moved to Connecticut to work for a clothing company. I soaked up all the knowledge that I could about the business and had the idea for “Jack Donnelly.” I saw a void in the khaki market and a general lack of excitement surrounding the khaki pant, so I set out on my own after a year and started developing my plan.

Tons of companies make them, but in my opinion, few were putting a strong emphasis on them. I want Jack Donnelly to be the standard in khakis.

I think people at Wesleyan are familiar with Khakis…

Wesleyan of all places understands how often people wear khakis. It’s nearly impossible to consistently find a quality pair that fits great, is well constructed, is made to last, and is truly worth my money. A pair of khakis is not only a traditional piece, but, more importantly, an essential element in every man’s wardrobe.

So you guys are trying to create Khakis that address this need?

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missing the mark that most denim companies were hitting. I believe there are three key elements to a great pair of khakis: fit, fabric, and craftsmanship. You can’t have one without the others.

Tell us a little bit about the history of the company.

I bootstrapped the business in my parents’ basement in 2008.

We officially launched in June 2010. I spent close to two years figuring out how to get it done and, I pounded the pavement to find the best sourcing channels – fabrics, pattern makers, manufacturers, etc.

We really want to be the go-to player in the khaki market and work on building out our core lineup with new colors and seasonal fabrics. We made sure to take it slowly and build a business that lasts by always delivering a top-quality product from a brand people can trust. I didn’t want to grow just for growth’s sake or jeopardize our brand or the integrity of our product just to put a bigger number on the board each year. If you focus on the right things, success will come.

Our khakis are made with the finest sourced materials, constructed by the best American manufacturing, and all of those superior qualities are offered to our customer in three great fits and at a good value.

visit www.jackdonnelly.com for more information

High quality and made in the USA seem like key values of the Jack Donnelly brand...

We want to be more than a company that makes money - we want to be a company that represents strong values and builds a community around the brand. Manufacturing in the USA is a part of this. We believe that some of the best manufacturers are here in this country and partnering with them ensures that we put out the highest quality product that is inherently American.

There is a sense of pride in American-made. We take a great deal of pride in it and hope our customers do also.

The company is named after my grandfather, Jack Donnelly.

I try to instill in the company some of the characteristics he embodied – hard work, integrity, and honesty. It is a name that has special meaning for me.

What has been the biggest challenge you have faced as an Entrepreneur?

I would say two things: 1) Moving my way up the learning curve with no set road map, and not a lot of professional experience under my belt. It was challenging at times being decisive about the best way to attack. 2) I thrive off other people and creative collaboration. For the first two years, I was a one-man show, so it was tough at times.

How did your time at Wesleyan inspire or prepare you for your career as an entrepreneur?

It’s all about preparation, and Wesleyan planted that seed early.

Wesleyan put me on the right path to be successful and played a strong role in who and where I am today.

The Wesleyan story in and of itself is amazing. The growth experienced at Wesleyan over the last 19 years has been incredible – to be able take some of the experiences I had there and apply them to my own business is invaluable. The administration and leadership set out to build something great and did just that.

It’s a proper blueprint for success, and I was fortunate to be a part of it.

What were some of the takeaways of your Wesleyan experience?

I received a great education, met some life-long friends, and had the opportunity to take part in some big-time athletic showdowns. I don’t think you can ask for much more.

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involvement JOHN WESLEY DAY - Shannon Felts ’12 (left) & Chad Russell ’12 lead worship & Brooks Prettyman ’12 (right) gives the devotion at the middle & high school John Wesley Day chapel service on September 5.

High school college tour - As offical Clemson University tour guides, Ashley Gentry ’13 & Austin Busch ’11 show off their university to Wesleyan students during the third annual College Tour. They are shown above with Clemson freshman, Dacia Jones ’14.

FRESHMaN RETREAT - Russell Matherly ’12 & Nick Ross ’13 lead worship during the Freshman Retreat at SharpTop Cove in August 2014.

football family night Prior to the start of the season, football coaches, players, and parents gathered for Football Family Night. This evening of fellowship was led by parent and alumni speakers who shared what the Wesleyan football program has meant to them. The keynote speaker for the event was Heisman Trophy winner, Danny Wuerffel.

L-R: Chris Zalesky ’10, Josh Parrish ’09, & Jennifer Fithian, mother of Drew ’09 & Jessica ’10 High school college tour - Sam Carver ’13 gives students a college student’s perspective of Wake Forest.

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alumni:

events sand volleyball tournament - The champions, Monish Tyagi ’08 & Kevin Ruiz ’08, & the runners-up, Webb Worthington ’05 & Taylor Nilan ’05, of the Sand Volleyball Tournament held on campus on Saturday, October 4.

alumni homecoming tailgate - L-R: Justin & Tara Inman Oakes ’01, Blake Bowen ’04, & Britteny Bowen Caudell ’01

fun fact: alumni homecoming tailgate - Members of the class of 2014 reunite. Back Row L-R: Courtney Rappe, Sara McPherson, John Adent, Jenna Bartlett, Landyn Duley, Kristen Pack, Olivia Ballard, Katie Van Laeke, Aaron Smay. Front Row L-R: Kayla Raabe, Madeline Day, Isabella Mateu, Lindsay Moore, Ramey Morgan, Kendall Runyon, & Molly Knauss

alumni homecoming tailgate - L-R: Brandon Ramsey ’10, Grace Leah Baughn ’11, Matt Gossett ’08, & Billy Stark ’04

Each year, the Wesleyan Alumni Office hosts a tailgate on the evening of the homecoming football game. At the 2014 tailgate, alumni and their families enjoyed a dinner catered by Willy’s Mexicana Grill.

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fun fact:

Homecoming queen & King - L-R: Sarah Bentsen Giovino ’05, Ashley Moody ’14, Regan Lochmandy (12th), Christian Stark (12th), John Adent ’14, & Taylor Nilan ’05

In keeping with Homecoming tradition, last year’s queen and king, Ashley Moody ’14 and John Adent ’14 helped crown this year’s queen and king, Regan Lochmandy (12th) and Christian Stark (12th). As an added bonus, former king and queen, Sarah Bentsen Giovino ’05 and Taylor Nilan ’05 assisted with the ceremony as part of their 10-year reunion celebration.

fun fact: Following a ceremony in Austin Chapel and celebratory dinner in WolfTracker Plaza, members of the first volleyball state championship team (2004) were recognized on the field before the Homecoming football game. This celebration was hosted by the Alumni Office and organized by head volleyball coach, Ted Russell, who recently earned his 500th career win as a coach.

2004 volleyball state champions - L-R: Kimmie Houghton ’06, Betsy Smith ’08, assistant coach, Jennifer Russell, Nicole Fenner Mingledorff ’06, Paige Cain Bohannon ’06, Sarah Bentsen Giovino ’05, head coach, Ted Russell, Sarah Boltz ’05, & Kate Hausmann ’05

class of 2004 moms’ coffee Since the Wesleyan community is made up of more than just students and faculty, for the past two years, the ten-year class reunions have included a reunion for moms, as well. On October 10th, mothers from the class of 2004 gathered on campus for an opportunity to catch up and reconnect.

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L-R: Debbie Ashendorf, Vivian McClendon, Sallie Stark, Leslie Hall, Nancy Mohme, Martha Christopher, Barbara Exley, Betsy Dodson, Donna Dixon, Kathy Gholston, Eloise Lamons, Deborah Kelleher, & Wendy Lynn.

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Georgia tech College roadshow Faculty member, Anna Myrick & Emily Farrow ’14

Georgia tech College roadshow - L-R: Fendall Laughlin ’12, faculty member, Greg Lisson, Emily Cowart ’12, & Brooks Prettyman ’12

fun fact: Georgia tech College roadshow - L-R: Jenna McConnico ’12, Kailee Trum ’11, Emily Howell ’11, & faculty member, Andrea Shupert

Several times a year, Wesleyan’s Alumni Office, along with faculty, visits college campuses and treats alumni to lunch or dinner. This fall, the College Roadshow visited students at UGA and Georgia Tech.

UGA College roadshow - L-R: Faculty member, Candler Baxley, Kyle Karempelis ’11, & headmaster, Chris Cleveland

UGA College roadshow - L-R: Landyn Duley ’14, faculty member, Melissa Thorson, staff, Mamie McIntosh ’06, Aleyah James ’14, Leighton Broome ’14, Lindsey Stamper ’14, & Isabella Mateu ’14

UGA College roadshow - L-R: Abbie Frye ’12, Julie Rodriguez ’12, Nick Schroer ’12, Bradley Gossett ’12, & faculty member, Chad McDaniel

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weddings BRITTANY PRICE AIELLO ’09 married Justin Aiello on June 8, 2014 at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Alumni in the wedding party included Kiersten White Adams ’09 and Mollie Maner ’09. Former faculty member, Brad Mauldin, officiated the wedding. In attendance were Madison Boyd ’09, Caroline Blair Huff ’09, Natalie Johnston ’09, Josh Parrish ’09, and Erik Trum ’09.

Ashley Watt Beam ’03 married Michael Beam ’99 on May 10, 2014 at Serenbe Farms in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia. Alumni in the wedding party included sister and maid of honor, Ali Watt ’06, Elizabeth Hajek Hayes ’03, and Kendall Christian Stowell ’03.

fun fact:

Over the past few years, the Wesleyan Alumni Office has noticed an increasing number of our alumni marrying each other. Some were high school sweethearts, and some reconnected afterward–many were in different classes. Our 15 alumni marriages include Ashley Watt ’03 to Mike Beam ’99; Kara King ’06 to Parker Brunelle ’07; Lukey Cheatham ’08 to Kyle Edwards ’07; Katie Carr ’03 to Skip Davidson ’03; Kristina Mohme ’04 to Andrew Dawson ’04; Madeline Russell ’08 to Jonathan DePiano ’06; Stacy Strickland ’03 to Travis Ekmark ’02; Emily Worthington ’08 to Matt Karempelis ’08; Deirdre Hayes ’06 to Garrett McLendon ’04; Laura Dutson ’03 to Brian Moye ’03; Lauren Olson ’05 to Taylor Nilan ’05; Fiona Hocking ’03 to Austin Owen ’03; Meghan Breslin ’06 to Trent Sawyer ’04; and Courtney Masters ’04 to Austin Schneider ’04.

Robert Binion ‘05 married Michelle Hullender Binion on June 1, 2014 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. A reception followed at Monday Night Brewing. Wesleyan alumni in the wedding party included brother, Barrett Binion ’09, sister, Hannah Binion (12th), and Page Long Gilliam ’06. In attendance were Justin Baughn ‘05, Jake Berryhill ’05, Tommy Binion ’06, Carter Brunelle ’05, Charlie Carroll ’05, Jeff Hajek ’05, Fendall Laughlin ’12, Hayes Laughlin (10th), Miles Laughlin ’13, Ryan Walker ’05, faculty member, Matt Cole, and former headmaster, Zach Young.

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Rachel Eller Carroll ’10 married Chase Carroll on July 27, 2014 at Rock Spring Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. A reception followed at Summerour Studio. Alumni in the wedding party included sister and maid of honor, Rebekah Eller ’14, Kathryn Austin ’10, Jessica Fithian ‘10, Kelly Harrison ’10, and Elizabeth Wilson ’10.

In attendance were Matt Barlow ’10, Sam Barlow ’10, Taylor Blair ’11, Laura Carver ’11, Lila Deaton ’12, Austin Delk ’10, Mackenzie Kuehn ’10, Delaina Matherly ’10, Jordan Prescott ’10, Casey Ryan ’10, Andrew Whited ’10, Angela Whited ’10, and former faculty member, Mary Ann Lacy.

Rebecca Olson Chu ’09 married Alex Chu on August 31, 2014 at Heritage Sandy Springs in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Alumni in the wedding party included Lindsay Ives ’09. In attendance were Jay Bowen ’11, Annabella Chang ’09, Rachael Duane ’09, Beth Kenwright ’09, and Kate Kenwright ’09.

Madeline Russell DePiano ’08 married Jonathan DePiano ’06 on August 16, 2014 at The Manor Golf and Country Club in Alpharetta, Georgia. Alumni in the wedding party included sister and maid of honor, Meg Russell ’06, best man, Scotty Vanderlip ’07, Max Ellis ’05, Kaitlin Kress ’08, Patrick Mewborn ’06, and Chelsea Pope ’08. In attendance were Michael Kress ’07 and sister and maid of honor, Caroline Russell.

Page Long Gilliam ’06 married Jon Gilliam on June 14, 2014 at The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia. A reception followed at the Downtown Capital City Club. In attendance were Robert Binion ’05, Mamie McIntosh ’06, and faculty member, Matt Cole.

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Leslie Henderson Gottfried ’04 married Michael Brody Gottfried on September 13, 2014 at Serenbe Farms in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia. Alumni in the wedding party included matrons of honor, Paige Gupton Chopra ’04 and Katie Gallup Richardson ’04, Nicole Campbell ’04, Charlie Carroll ’05, Michelle Klaer Collins ’04, Kimberly Freeman Goetz ’04, and Meagan Hamlin Rivest ’04. Faculty member, Michael Mann, was the videographer.

Chelsea Cardwell Lentz ’07 married CW3 Joel Lentz on September 27, 2014 at Lake Lanier Island Resort in Buford, Georgia. In attendance were mother of the bride and staff, Becky Cardwell, headmaster, Chris Cleveland, staff members, Karen Parker, and Sylvia Pryor, and former staff and faculty members, Beverly Boeschen and Sean Casey.

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Laura Vann Knorr ’05 married Andrew Knorr on August 9, 2014 at Greystone at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Alumni in the wedding party included sisters and maids of honor, Jennifer Gay ’02 and Amanda Vann ’10, and honorary bridesmaids, Sarah Boltz ’05, Laura Clawson ’05, Sarah Bentsen Giovino ’05, Charlotte Steelman MacDonell ’05, and Emily Michaud Porche ’05. Former faculty member, Brad Mauldin, officiated the wedding. In attendance were Melissa Childs ’10, Kate Hausmann ’05, Rachel Milner Mellick ’05, and Mary Pate Mills ’10.

Charlotte Steelman MacDonell ’05 married Alexander MacDonell on May 17, 2014 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia. A reception followed at Dunwoody Country Club.

Alumni in the wedding party included Laura Vann Knorr ’05, Emily Michaud Porche ’05, and brother of the bride, Patrick Steelman ’08.

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Charlie Hall McCoy ’03 married Matt McCoy on September 6, 2014 at Flint Hill in Norcross, Georgia. In attendance were faculty member, Sidney Tucker, and former faculty member, Dan Byrne.

Nicole Fenner Mingledorff ’06 married Jeff Mingledorff on May 3, 2014 at Wesley Monumental Church in Savannah, Georgia. A reception followed at the Savannah Yacht Club.

Alumna in the wedding party included maid of honor, Kimmie Houghton ’06. In attendance were Emily Kitterman, Ben Stidham ’05, and faculty and staff members, Ted and Jennifer Russell.

Casey Ryan ’10 married Amanda Smith on June 1, 2014 at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn in Highlands, North Carolina.

Alumni in the wedding party included best men, Travis Bunn ’10 and Austin Delk ’10, and Josh Tolman ’10. In attendance were Matthew Barlow ’10, Sam Barlow ’10, Rachel Eller Carroll ’10, Ashley Delk ’09, and Andrew Whited ’10.

Bryan McWhorter ‘05 married Natalie Harshbarger on September 20, 2014 at Johns Creek Baptist Church in Johns Creek, Georgia. A reception followed at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Alumni in the wedding party included brother of the groom, Sam McWhorter (12th), Taylor Matheny ‘05, and Ryan Pope ‘05. Brother of the groom, Drew McWhorter was also in the wedding party.

Blair Moore Ware ’05 married Ian Ware on September 20, 2014 at the Wildlife Preserve on Saint Simons Island, Georgia. Alumni in the wedding party included brothers of the bride, Andrew Moore ’03 and Vic Moore ’01, and Jordan Catrini ’05. In attendance were Chris Campana ’01, John Hicks ’01, Eric Karaszewski ’04, David O’Hare ’04, Denis O’Hare ’01, and Ben Warren ’04.

William Thompson ’09 married Elizabeth Cotter Thompson on June 7, 2014 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Columbia, South Carolina. A reception followed at Forest Lake Country Club.

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Christine Ramsey Wernquist ’06 married John Wernquist on June 28, 2014 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia. A reception followed at Villa Christina at the Hyatt Atlanta Perimeter. Alumna in the wedding party included matron of honor, Farah Shackelford Bohannon ’06. In attendance were Paige Cain Bohannon ‘06, Kimmie Houghton ’06, and Mallory Lamons ‘06.

Ansley Daws Wesler ’08 married Jeffrey Wesler on April 5, 2014 at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. A reception followed at The Piedmont Estate. Alumni in the wedding party included sisters of the bride, Abby Daws ’12 and Ashley Krause ’02, brother of the bride, Rawson Daws ’05, Catherine Kenimer ’08, and Hannah Machemehl ’08. In attendance were Paige Blair ’08, Elizabeth Christopher ’12, Rebecca Christopher ’12, Shannon Felts ’12, Kyle Hagenau ’08, Kenzie Hediger ’12, Trent Parks ’08, Hope Peterson ’08, Johnny Schumacher ’06, Colin Sylvester ’08, Monish Tyagi ’08, Henry Wilson ’08, and former faculty member, Ed Kenimer.

Sarah Prehmus Weyandt ’06 married Todd Weyandt on June 21, 2014 at the Perimeter Church Chapel in Johns Creek, Georgia. A reception followed at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Wesleyan alumni in the wedding party included sister of the bride and matron of honor, Courtney Prehmus Warren ’01, brother of the bride, Drew Prehmus ’04, Brittany Johnston ‘06, and Jake Kurland ’06. In attendance were Nicole Azar (6th), Katie Cartwright ‘06, Abbey Gritters (10th), Austin Gritters ’12, faculty member, Jan Azar, and former athletic trainer, Josh Baker.

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Zachry Young ’02 married Hilary Kidd Young on October 11, 2014 at the Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Wesleyan alumni in the wedding party included brother of the groom and best man, Townshend Young ’09. Faculty member, Marc Khedouri, officiated the wedding.

In attendance were Kerri Campbell Bonnaffons ’02, Gregg Donnelly ’02, Calder Justice ‘02, Jenny Hall Winter ’02, headmaster, Chris Cleveland, and former headmaster and father of the groom, Zach Young.

alumni:

births Annika Noel Birnie Daughter of Krista & David Birnie ’04 8 pounds, 4 ounces; May 24, 2014

Russell Michael Canada Son of Mark & Mary Evans Canada ’02 7 pounds, 1 ounce; August 6, 2014

Eva grace kink Daughter of Owen & Carly Gross Kink ’04 6 pounds, 12 ounces; October 13, 2014

Oliver jack davidson Son of Skip ’03 & Katie Carr Davidson ’03 Big brothers Hayden (6), Knox (3), & Rhett (1) 9 pounds, 2 ounces; June 22, 2014

Piper True Jones Daughter of Stephen & Rachel Hart Jones ’03 8 pounds, 11 ounces; June 12, 2014

Kennedy eva koons Daughter of Bob & Keri Paxten Koons ’02 7 pounds, 13 ounces; September 12, 2014

emily klaer nall Daughter of Davis & Tricia Klaer Nall ’02 6 pounds, 5 ounces; March 12, 2014

Catherine “Lanier” Smelcher Daughter of Joey & Bay Simms Smelcher ’00 6 pounds; March 22, 2014

Hudson william painter Jeremy & Megan Leddy Painter ’00 5 pounds, 14 ounces; June 4, 2014

McKenzie luann winter Daughter of Brian & Jenny Hall Winter ’02 7 pounds, 4 ounces; July 22, 2014

blythe rosemary stowell Daughter of Nick & Kendall Christian Stowell ’03 7 pounds, 5 ounces; October 9, 2014

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class notes CLASS OF 2005

Charlotte Steelman MacDonell ’05

graduated in May 2014 from the Medical College of Georgia. She and her husband, Alexander, live in Mobile, AL where they are doing their residencies in pediatrics and orthopedic surgery, respectively.

Bryan McWhorter ’05

and his wife Natalie, met in graduate school while pursuing their MSHA/MBA. They currently reside in Atlanta, and both work in healthcare management - Bryan at Northside Hospital, and Natalie at Emory Healthcare.

CLASS OF 1999

Kalen Morgenstern ’99 made her television premiere on season thirteen of Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen, a show on which chefs compete for a chance to work with celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsey. The two hour premiere debuted on September 10, 2014.

CLASS OF 2003

CLASS OF 2006 John Bever ’06 lives in Buckhead and works for Capgemini, a multinational corporation headquartered in Paris, France.

Capgemini provides IT services and is one of the world’s largest consulting, outsourcing, and professional services companies with more than 140,000 employees in over 40 countries.

CLASS OF 2004

Andrew Crabill ’06 is living in Scottsdale, AZ working as an Assistant Vice President at GE Capital.

Amanda Gustin ‘03

graduated from Mercer University in Physical Therapy and is completing her residency to become an Orthopedic Certified Specialist in addition to becoming a doctor of physical therapy.

Currently, she is working at Body-n-Balance.

Alexis Marianes ’04

is working on a Post Doctorate program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSCCharleston). There she is studying alligator embryology and is also on faculty at College of Charleston teaching a class on Biodiversity, Ecology, and Conservation Biology.

Ashley Gross ’02

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Freddie Akers ’07

is living in Atlanta after spending a few years in Paris, France working for Coca-Cola Enterprises. Freddie is attending Emory University’s Goizueta Business School where he is pursuing his Masters in Business Administration.

Rex Atwood ’07,

CLASS OF 2002

moved to Freshwater Beach, Australia, a northern beach town outside of Sydney. She is employed by SurveyMonkey and works as a Customer Success Manager covering the Asia-Pacific division.

CLASS OF 2007

Alexis Marianes ’04

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a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, is currently enrolled in graduate school at Dartmouth University, where he is simultaneously pursuing both an MBA and MD degree.

He is also an Ensign in the United States Navy Reserve.

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William Ballard ’07 recently relocated back to Georgia from North Carolina to serve McDonald’s USA, LLC in a new role for southeastern store development.

He recently purchased a home in the Buckhead area and has enjoyed getting reinvolved with the neighborhood and other community organizations.

Ashby Foltz ’07 lives in San Fransisco, CA and works as an Investment Associate for Serent Capital, a private equity firm based in the bay area. Previously, Ashby was a Business Analyst with McKinsey & Company in Atlanta, GA. Caiti Troyer ’07

lives in Palo Alto, CA where she is pursuing her Juris Doctor at Stanford Law School.

CLASS OF 2008 Bryan Crabill ’08 is living in Dallas, Texas working as a media analyst at iCrossing, a marketing and advertising firm.

Austin Day ’08

lives in Atlanta and works in the operations department for Experience, a technology start-up that changes the way fans experience live events such as concerts and sports.

Germany. Off the court, he is still actively running his successful charity organization, Tanner’s Totes.

Ansley Daws Wesler ’08 is launching an e-commerce boutique in the spring of 2015. Her website will feature new, up-andcoming designers, along with well-known brands in the fashion industry. Stay tuned for Apricityboutique.com

CLASS OF 2009

Barrett Binion ’09 is currently living in Corona del Mar, CA working as a Financial Management Associate for KPMG. He completed his Masters of Accountancy in the spring of 2014 from the University of Mississippi.

Taylor Cockerill ’09 is engaged to be married to Will Griffin of Eufaula, AL. Taylor and Will both graduated from Auburn University in 2013, and they now live in Birmingham, AL. Taylor is a sales analyst at Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, and Will is in medical school at UAB. The wedding date is June 20, 2015 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church.

lives in Chapel Hill, NC where she is pursuing her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Hope Peterson ’08

Tanner Smith ’08

has embarked on a basketball coaching career and is working as a Graduate Assistant for the Mississippi State University basketball team. Tanner wrapped up his playing career this past summer with MHP Risen Lugwigsburg in

CLASS OF 2010 Jessica Felts ’10

graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2014 with a commerce degree in Marketing and IT. In June she moved to Boston, MA to joined Oracle as a solutions consultant.

Kennington Groff ’10 lives in Malibu, CA where she is pursuing her Juris Doctor at Pepperdine University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia in the spring of 2014.

Jordan Hodge ’08

is pursuing her Juris Doctor at Georgia State University’s College of Law. She previously worked in the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development.

Jack Eidson ’11, Lizzie Eversbusch ’11, & Jessica Felts ’10

Hunter Hartwell ’10 has moved back to Atlanta after graduating from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Economics. He is currently working as a Business Analyst in Deloitte’s consulting practice.

Taylor Cockerill ’09 & fiance Will Griffin

Michael Douglas ’09

graduated from Brigham Young University in the spring of 2014 and has recently moved back to Atlanta to start a job as an associate with the Boston Consulting Group.

Greg MacKenzie ’10

is living in Atlanta working as an Analyst at the actuarial practice of Oliver Wyman. He graduated in the spring of 2014 from the University of Georgia with a degree in business.

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CLASS OF 2011

David andrews ’11 is completing his final year as the starting center for the University of Georgia football team. In an article on GeorgiaDogs.com, written by Wesleyan classmate, Anne Noland ’11, Andrews says, “I’ve played with a lot of special people. I’ve played with and gone against many that are in the NFL now. As a kid, you dream about playing, but you don’t realize some of the opportunities and blessings you will receive being here, being in this place.”

Kaitlin Shinn ’11, Paige Lamons ’10, & Grace Leah Baughn ’11 at Anna Keappler’s ’10 volleyball game.

Julia Collins ’12

David Andrews ’11 & Merritt Hall ’11

is double majoring in Spanish and International Business at Eckerd College. This summer she was one of 60 students invited to speak in Spanish at the General Assembly of the United Nations as part of a foreign language essay competition. She is quoted in the Tampa Bay Times, saying, “I spoke on the creation of global citizenship at a younger age.

Through many classes I have taken, I have really developed a global understanding of the world, and I see a serious need to begin changing the mindset of people across the globe from individualistic to a ‘for the good of the world’ mentality.”

CLASS OF 2012 Missy Byrd ’12 traveled to Paris, France this summer, where she lived with a French family for a month and took classes at Aix in Provence, south of Marseilles.

Chad Russell ’12 is in his junior year at Kennesaw State University. This semester, he had the opportunity to play on the Morning Rises Tour with Dove Awardwinning artist, Aaron Shust. He was able to tour most of the eastern half of the United States. The tour was sponsored by Compassion International, an organization dedicated to the long-term development of children living in poverty around the world.

Several hundred children were sponsored through the Morning Rises Tour. Through Chad’s experience, he was humbled not only musically, but in his faith. “Seeing God move in a very tangible way! It’s amazing to see how God uses something as simple as playing guitar and singing to glorify His kingdom,” Chad said. I was honored to do it and can’t wait to go back out with Aaron in the spring.”

Julia Collins ’12

Abbie Frye ’12

was one of three students chosen to represent UGA’S College Republicans in the university’s Great Debate. Abbie and two other republican representatives debated against three members of the College Democrats on current state and national issues.

Missy Byrd ’12

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Chad Russell ’12

2014-2015 alumni board

Allison Christopher ’04, President Reed Dailey ’01, Vice President – Events David Andersen ’01, Alumni Fund Chairman Blake Bowen ’04 Bret Briggs ’06

Jordan Catrini ’05

Calder Justice ’02

Eric Karaszewski ’04 Stuart Lawder ’05 Page Long ’06

Drew Prehmus ’04 Mark Rockett ’06 alumni board - L-R: Stuart Lawder ’05, Reed Dailey ’01, Colin Sylvester ’08, Kevin Ruiz ’08, Blake Bowen ’04, Mark Rockett ’06, Allison Christopher ’04, & Emily Sheppard ’05. (Not Pictured: David Andersen ’01, Bret Briggs ’06, Jordan Catrini ’05, Calder Justice ’02, Eric Karazewski ’04, Page Long ’06, & Drew Prehmus ’04.

Kevin Ruiz ’08

Emily Sheppard ’05 Colin Sylvester ’08

alumni veterans Wesleyan is grateful for our alumni in military service–including Rex Atwood ’07 who spoke at this year’s all-school Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Listed below are the current military assignments of all Wesleyan alumni.

Matt Scott ’98 United States Army Scott Szurovy ’00 United States Navy Jeremy Phelan ’01 United States Marine Corps Chip Broun ’04 United States Marine Corps Ryan Jones ’04 United States Marine Corps Chad Hall ’04 United States Air Force John Bever ’06 United States Navy Kasev Garg ’06 United States Army

Steven McCord ’06 United States Air Force Rex Atwood ’07 United States Navy JoJo Catrini ’07 United States Marine Corps Mark Johnson ’08 United States Navy Rich McMurry ’08 United States Air Force Bobby Fulton ’10 United States Army Casey Ryan ’10 United States Air Force Preston Parrish ’10 United States Army

Ali Ables ’12 United States Air Force Academy Missy Byrd ’12 United States Air Force Academy Shane Smith ’12 United States Military Academy Anthony McMurry ’12 United States Air Force ROTC Aubrey McCabe ’13 United States Air Force Academy Brett Greensmith ’13 United States Army ROTC

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