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Alayna Fogarty has 33 articles published.

Team Bonding: Keeping the “One Body” Theme within Wesleyan Sports

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baseball-color.jpg The Varsity boys baseball team at Willy’s after a dub. Griffin Massey.
soccer-color-750x500.jpg Senior boys take their picture. Brian L. Morgan.
Basketball-color.jpg The girls basketball team gathers for a group picture. Brian L. Morgan.
Softball-color.jpg The softball team after they won the region championship. Wesleyan.
Golf-color-545x500.jpg Assistant girls’ golf coach Shayna White throws peace signs up. McKenzie Keeler.
water-polo-color.png The water polo seniors on senior night. Brian L. Morgan.

Baseball

The Varsity boy’s baseball team uses games and activities to bring their team closer together. Head Coach Brian Krehmeyer said, “Our plan differs each year, but activities we have engaged in to build team chemistry includes on-campus scavenger hunts, basketball and volleyball and ping pong tournaments, the challenge of escaping from a break-out room, battles on the Whirly Ball court, laser tag games, paint ball wars, putt-putt golf, and races around Andretti.” It is crucial to establish a close knit bond so the “one body” theme can be exhibited. Junior Griffin Massey said, “We have a tradition of going to Willy’s after every win, they kind of sponsor us.” Traditions that consist of food related activity always brings a group together because of the shared love of a particular thing.

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Spring Sports Preview

It is a new year, and that means that it is time for the start of the spring sports season.

Fall Sports Recap 2019

As the winter season of 2019 approaches, the Wesleyan fall sports are coming to an end. Each team has trained

Officer Dan Llorens: The Man, The Myth The Legend

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Daniel-Llorens-color-400x500.jpg A portrait of Officer Dan Llorens with his badge. Brian L. Morgan.
dan-color-750x500.jpg Officer Dan Llorens enjoying his time at a varsity boy baseball game. Brian L. Morgan.

Officer Dan Llorens, some may know him as the officer who never misses a waving opportunity when he sees you, or the one who brightens your day in the morning with his music peacefully playing and echoing throughout campus. Although those attributes are very valuable, it is crucial to look behind the scenes and under the surface in order to identify additional qualities of someone that aren’t as visible as others. Not only does Officer Llorens exhibit great enthusiasm for life day to day, he is also a man of his word, who is devoted to his family, to God and to his job.

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Wesleyan Honors Veterans

Veterans have fought hard to protect the freedoms in America and deserve to be celebrated for their dedication and hard

Hidden Gems: Unveiling Adventurous Spots in Georgia

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SkyView Atlanta, Six Flags, Ponce City Market and local movie theatres are just a few of the basic atlantan ventures that often turn from enjoyable to dull after a while. These activities compel typical Georgia residents, but after the thrill finishes and crowds become unbearable, people become disinterested and soon attempt to locate new places that will fill the void in their heart of adventure and contentment.

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National Championship: Crimson Tide Washes Over The Georgia Bulldogs In Overtime

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uga-5.png An advertisement for the National Championship to promote the game. ESPN.
uga-2.png Prior to kickoff, various teams were printed on flags and shown on the field. Alayna Fogarty.
uga-4-366x500.png Juniors Alayna Fogarty and McKenzie Keeler represent the G at the National Championship Game. Alayna Fogarty
uga-3-750x500.png President Donald Trump makes an appearance at the National Championship, forcing security to shut down with thousands of unhappy fans waiting to get into the stadium minutes before kick off. Trump stood for the national anthem and left the game at halftime. Yahoo.
uga-6-341x500.jpg Junior Cole Elsevier takes a picture while waiting for his favorite team, Alabama, to kick a field goal. Cole Elsevier.

Billions of seconds, thousands of heartbeats, two teams, one champion. On Jan. 8 the Georgia Bulldogs faced the Alabama Crimson Tide in Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Although the match-up was not the most critically acclaimed due to both teams coming from the SEC, the race to the finish proved to be one hard fought battle.

At halftime, the Georgia Bulldogs led 13-0 and the future seemed very bright for the “Junkyard Dawgs.” However, poor execution, very controversial referee mistakes and conservative mind-sets caused the Dawgs to cry tears of defeat, instead of triumph.

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A Glimpse Into Psychology: Uncovering The Truth About Happiness

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    Christian Life Director Greg Lisson holding up the mask of humanity and normal happiness, with the truth existing below the surface. Alayna Fogarty.
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    Senior Alejandra Gleason poses next to the room that makes her happy. Alayna Fogarty.
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    Junior Hannah Sterling holds up a piece of paper indicating what makes her happy. Alayna Fogarty.
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    History teacher Dennis Stromie smiles because he knows the thing that makes him happy. Alayna Fogarty.
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    Senior Ben Connor is pictured holding one of the things that makes him happy. Alayna Fogarty.

Today, happiness is seen as the number of smiles that exist on faces each day. But when the mask is peeled away and the truth remains, happiness is so much more. Regular happiness is temporary, but underneath the smiling mask, one can find the true joy of a human being.

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