Senior Spotlights

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Adam Rogers

What college are you going to/ applying to?

University of Michigan, NYU, Florida State, etc.

Who was your first Wesleyan crush? When?

Lindsay Rappe in kindergarten.

If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring with you?

A phone, a cellular tower and Braden Thorne’s angelic vocals.

What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now?

Actor versus Actor.

Where do you expect to see yourself in 10 years?

Being an actor.

What was your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan?

One time, I forgot to come onstage for a good seven minutes and the cast was running around looking for me. The orchestra was playing in a vamp for the whole time and the audience was incredibly confused. They found me later just hanging out upstairs. Also, I never went on stage. Carter Gravitt just said my lines.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Sushi.

What are you most excited and scared for when entering your first year of college?

Saying goodbye to my friends of old.

Aubrey DeAugustinis

What college are you going to/ applying to?

Georgia Tech, UGA, UNC, UVA, Emory and Clemson.

 Who was your first Wesleyan crush? When?

My first crush was Carter Davis in kindergarten.

 If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring with you?

I would bring Lizzy, Rachel and Emily. That way, they are stuck with me and I benefit from each of their three items too.

 What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now?

When I was little, I wanted to be Hannah Montana. Now, I have lowered my expectations a little bit, but I hope to work in international relations.

Where do you expect to see yourself in 10 years?

Ideally, I would be living on the Amalfi Coast, spending half of my time as a waitress (gotta pay the bills) and the other half of my time watching sunsets and hanging at the beach. However, this will probably not happen. In ten years, I simply hope to be doing something I love, surrounded by the people that I love, in whatever shape or form that takes.

What was your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan?

The seven years I spent with my bob haircut (with special note to fourth grade, when I decided to go with a pixie cut). I still do not know why nobody ever told me I looked like an elf. May the bob live on in infamy.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?

Anything from Taqueria del Mar!

 What are you most excited and scared for when entering your first year of college?

I am really looking forward to getting a fresh start, and that comes with benefits and drawbacks. However, the excitement about meeting a new group of people and being in a new place outweighs anything else.

 

Cardo Gottlich

What college are you going to/ applying to?

Texas A&M (Gigem Aggs).

Who was your first Wesleyan crush? When?

Tatum Connor in first grade.

If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring with you?

A lot of Dr. Pepper, along with some way to watch all nine seasons of “The Office” and a radio to listen to some music.

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 a construction worker. But now I want to get into product design and work for an athletic wear or sports equipment company like Adidas, Maverik, New Balance, Riddell or Nike. I want to do something like design cleats, shoes or helmets for lacrosse or football.

Where do you expect to see yourself in 10 years?

Hopefully, employed doing what I want to do. I also hope to have a ranch out in the Texas Hill Country where I would either be living or have it as an escape or for vacations. Along with having a project care that I am fixing up on the side, something like a 1970 Mustang Boss or a 1968 Camaro SS.

What was your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan?

It would have to be the numerous amount times that the El Camino has broken down on the side of 141 before school and having almost every Wesleyan family drive past me and stare.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?

It would have to be my family’s beef fajitas (if you know, you know).

What are you most excited and scared for when entering your first year of college?

I am really excited to be joining the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M. The only thing I would possibly be nervous about would be adjusting to waking up at 4:30 a.m. to work out.

 

Kati Gustafson

What college are you going to/ applying to?

Auburn, Clemson, UGA and Alabama.

Who was your first Wesleyan crush? When?

Colton Villa in third grade.

If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring with you?

My dogs, patio cookies and my friends.

What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now?

When I was little, I wanted to be a singer until I realized I cannot sing to save my life. Now, I want to do something where I will be able to help people.

Where do you expect to see yourself in 10 years?

I hope to be married with kids and a job I love.

What was your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan?

Junior year, a lawyer came to speak to our grade. I was sitting in the front row, so he pointed to me to ask my weight as an example of what my BAC would be after one beer. So, I said that I weighed 115 pounds and was already embarrassed. But after talking to people about it later, I learned that everyone thought I said I weighed 150 pounds.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Chick-fil-a.

What are you most excited and scared for when entering your first year of college?

I am excited to be able to meet new people and I am scared to leave all of my friends.

 

Robert Johnson

What college are you going to/applying to?

Emory, UGA, Georgia Tech, GCSU and University of South Carolina.

Who was your first Wesleyan crush? When?

Maren LaValle in first grade.

If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring with you?

Some good movies, Lactaid and ice cream.

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 do what Indiana Jones did (archeologist). Now, I want to be a pediatric neurologist (let’s see how long that one sticks).

Where do you expect to see yourself in 10 years?

Hopefully married with one or two dogs.

What was your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan?

My freshman year I had to wear a headband for two weeks after I had surgery on my ear. The headband was to make sure my ear did not accidentally get injured or somehow rip off my head. Everyone thought it was a fashion statement, including Ms. Stephenson who instructed me twice to remove it as it was not a part of Wesleyan’s dress code.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Fried rice.

What are you most excited and scared for when entering your first year of college?

Excited, because I will be meeting new people and studying something I am interested in pursuing as a career. I am also scared because I will not know anybody, and I am unsure that what I am studying is something I actually want to do for the rest of my life.

 

Whitaker Welch

What college are you going to/ applying to?

TCU, UGA, Clemson, Auburn, Wake Forest, Baylor and Ole Miss.

Who was your first Wesleyan crush? When?

Josh Morris in sixth grade.

If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring with you?

My phone, yummy food and a cozy sweatshirt.

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 wanted to be a teacher and now I have no idea what I want to do.

Where do you expect to see yourself in 10 years?

I hope I will have a successful job that I enjoy, a husband and possibly kids.

What was your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan?

When I was a freshman, my sister was a senior. One morning, we were walking down the hill from Hoover, and she was walking with all her guy friends (who I thought were super attractive), and I tripped and fell down the hill in front of all of them.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?

Orange chicken and fried rice.

What are you most excited and scared for when entering your first year of college?

I am most excited for independence, and I am nervous about making new friends and being in a new place.

 

Stephen Romer

What college are you going to/ applying to?

Berry College, Wofford, University of the South and Birmingham Southern.

Who was your first Wesleyan crush? When?

Emma-Kate Means in sixth grade.

If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring with you? Flavor blasted goldfish, a jug of water and my AP Bio notes.

What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now?

My dream job when I was a kid was to not have one. Now, it’s a geneticist.

Where do you expect to see yourself in 10 years?

Living in an apartment with a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job, trying to pay off student loan debt.

What was your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan?

I walked into the women’s restroom on the English hallway in ninth grade, and walked out to Ms. Binion walking in.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Tacos.

What are you most excited and scared for when entering your first year of college? Independence, but also independence.

 

Tatum Connor

What college are you going to/ applying to?

GCSU, Georgia Tech, Georgia Gwinnett College and Georgia State.

Who was your first Wesleyan crush? When?

Holden Wilder for most of lower school.

If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring with you? An ENO, my cats and some high-quality speakers.

What was your dream job when you were a little kid versus what is your dream job now?

As a kid I wanted to be a teacher, like my dad. Now, I think it would be pretty cool to work for the FBI.

Where do you expect to see yourself in 10 years?

Working for the FBI, fostering some kittens and working on my carpentry skills. I hopefully would have built a rocking chair by then.

What was your most embarrassing moment at Wesleyan?

Singing on the freshman retreat earlier this year. I don’t think I can ever listen to “Love Story” ever again.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?

Cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip pancakes, pineapples, strawberries, blackberries, bacon and apple juice.

What are you most excited and scared for when entering your first year of college?

I am most nervous about meeting new people and most excited about discovering what I am going to do with the rest of my life.

 

 

 

 

 

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