Senior Spotlights

Tyler Sommer

1. What colleges are you applying to? Clemson, UGA and University of Tennessee.
2. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Emma Watkins.
3. What was your most embarrassing Wesleyan moment? A one-on-one freestyle race my freshman year against Abraaz Khan at a swim meet with a huge crowd.
4. What will you miss most about Wesleyan? My friends.
5. What is one thing you wished you had done in High School? Water Polo.
6. What are three things you cannot live without? Food, water and functioning organs.
7. What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now? I plan on fulfilling my childhood dream of being in the Army.

Kelly Roth

1. What colleges are you applying to? Definitely Elon University and UGA. Probably George Washington University, University of Central Florida, Mercer University and Belmont University.
2. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Sam Cupples in kindergarten.
3. What was your most embarrassing Wesleyan moment? Once during recess in lower school, I was reading a book and was really enthralled in the story, and I didn’t hear the bell ring to go back inside. When I finished the book, I looked up to see an entirely abandoned playground. I had to go into the front office, try to explain what happened and wait for them to look up where my class was so I could go join them.
4. What will you miss most about Wesleyan? The access to so many diverse activities, friends I’ve known for almost my whole life and teachers I can candidly talk with.
5. What is one thing you wished you had done in High School? I wish I’d grown a little taller, but the Miracle Grow just didn’t work.
6. What are three things you cannot live without? A good book, a fluffy blanket and a warm, quiet mountaintop.
7. What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now? It changed every week from astronaut to chocolate factory owner, but I mainly wanted to be a zookeeper (only for tigers.) Turns out, I’m allergic to cats, so now I hope to be a journalist (shout out to the Green & Gold) or a museum curator – something where I can see the world.

Daniel O’Sullivan

1. What colleges are you applying to? Auburn, Clemson, UGA, University of North Georgia, University of Florida, Washington & Lee and Samford.
2. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Isabella Brown.
3. What was your most embarrassing Wesleyan moment? On the fifth and sixth grade retreat, I had to introduce myself to all the kids at the retreat, and I got stage fright. All I remember was I just started laughing and couldn’t speak and I honestly don’t know why I was frightened, but it was just embarrassing.
4. What will you miss most about Wesleyan? The food, Friday nights and the relationships I made with my fellow peers and teachers.
5. What is one thing you wished you had done in High School? Water Polo.
6. What are three things you cannot live without? Food, my phone and my truck.
7. What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now? I wanted to be a chef at a high-end restaurant, and now I want to be an intelligence officer or engineer.

Kelsey Rappe

1. What colleges are you applying to? Vanderbilt, UNC Chapel Hill, UGA, UVA and Yale.
2. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? George Bielan in kindergarten.
3. What was your most embarrassing Wesleyan moment? Last year, I was walking up from the lakefields and I took off my blazer and carried it on my arm. But little did I know, several feminine products fell out of my pockets onto the street. At first, I thought the large group of males walking behind me were snickering just because, but then Sutton West told me the devastating truth that they were whispering about me. I turned around to see this travesty. The worst part was sitting in the hallway and hearing people say, “Did you see what was in the crosswalk?” Well, for all those who are still wondering, yep, it was me.
4. What will you miss most about Wesleyan? Sage’s house-baked cookies, the amazing faculty and the community spirit.
5. What is one thing you wished you had done in High School? Cross country, Hand-in-Hand, water polo and academic bowl.
6. What are three things you cannot live without? Peanut Butter, stories in their various forms (movies, books, TV, music etc.) and durable ponytail holders for my mane.
7. What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now? When I was a little kid, I desperately wanted to be an artist of some kind, but particularly for the longest time, I wanted to be an Oscar-winning actress. Now I really have no idea what I want to do, but I know I want it to be a position where I can bring people together, inspire them and help them in some way, big or small. But, I think a traveling journalist or presidential speechwriter wouldn’t be bad gigs.

Ashton Cameron

1. What colleges are you applying to? TCU, UGA, Auburn and WashU in St. Louis.
2. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Stewart Stamper in fifth grade.
3. What was your most embarrassing Wesleyan moment? Sophomore year on the ski retreat we went night skiing, and it was just not a great experience for me. I was under the impression that the run I was about to go down was a blue, but it was, in fact, a black diamond called “Plunge.” The conditions were terrible, so I ended up getting stuck at the top of the run, and four people were trying to help me get out for 10 minutes. It was dark and freezing cold, so the whole was extremely dramatic at the moment. We come to find out that my boot wasn’t properly in the skis, and then I had to slowly make my way down the rest of the run while all my friends were waiting for me at the bottom.
4. What will you miss most about Wesleyan? The community and the atmosphere that comes from it, and also all of the Christian Life opportunities like mission trips and retreats.
5. What is one thing you wished you had done in High School? I wish I would have gotten involved with Young Life or theatre.
6. What are three things you cannot live without? Brookside chocolate covered pomegranates, Spotify and lip balm.
7. What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now? When I was a kid, I wanted to be either an art teacher or a dancer, and now I want to be a graphic designer.

Matt Adent

1. What colleges are you applying to? UGA, Clemson and Auburn.
2. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Ansley Jones in Kindergarten.
3. What was your most embarrassing Wesleyan moment? A few years age at Honors Day, I was getting an award, and Mr. Cleveland called me “Mark Adent” (my dad’s name) instead of Matt, and I didn’t really know what to do – I was very embarrassed. Mr. Cleveland, if you are reading this, I accept your apology.
4. What will you miss most about Wesleyan? The close-knit community. It’s so nice to know about everyone in the high school and have them know you. I’ve had close relationships with both upper and lower classmen, and I think that’s something special that Wesleyan has.
5. What is one thing you wished you had done in High School? I wish I had given basketball a shot freshman year.
6. What are three things you cannot live without? Taylor Swift music, RaceTrac slushies and the Wingery.
7. What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now? I wanted to play professional baseball, but now I realize that will never happen. I have absolutely no idea what I want to do.

Abbie Blauser

1. What colleges are you applying to? Auburn, UGA, Clemson, TCU, Wake Forest and Georgia Tech.
2. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Josh Price in first grade. Sadly, he moved away, and I am still heartbroken.
3. What was your most embarrassing Wesleyan moment? I remember one day at lunch in first grade Billy Stepp told Josh Price I liked him, and everyone found out. I was so upset. We had P.E. right after lunch and I went up to Billy and kicked him because I thought it would make me look tough. It’s a big deal when someone finds out you like them from someone else, especially when you’re a first grader.
4. What will you miss most about Wesleyan? The community, the teachers and faculty. Everyone always wants what is best for you. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to go to Wesleyan all these years.
5. What is one thing you wished you had done in High School? A play. I auditioned for Annie in sixth grade, and I didn’t make it. I gave up on that dream too quickly.
6. What are three things you cannot live without? Chocolate, a comfy sweatshirt and Netflix.
7. What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now? I wanted to be a fashion designer so badly when I was a little kid. To be honest, that hasn’t really changed. I would love to work for a fashion magazine or be a celebrity stylist or something. I think it would be so much fun.

Alex Bone

1. What colleges are you applying to? All over, but I am hoping to go to Alabama.
2. Who was your first Wesleyan crush? Grace Halley.
3. What was your most embarrassing Wesleyan moment? At sophomore homecoming, Grace and I slow-danced, but she is half my height. When I was trying to meet her eyes, I quintuple-chinned hard. She looked like she was searching for her way out.
4. What will you miss most about Wesleyan? How incredibly welcoming it is. I can tell you from experience it’s very special.
5. What is one thing you wished you had done in High School? I wish I joined theatre sooner.
6. What are three things you cannot live without? Sage potatoes, late arrival day and my pals.
7. What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now? I wanted to be a comedian skateboarder when I was eight, but I’m planning on programming now. I’ll do standups while skateboarding on the side.