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Varsity Wrestling Looks to Qualify for Dual Meet Championships

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The Wesleyan wrestling team, led by head coach Dennis Stromie, looks to fulfill their goal of filling out all their weight classes with successful wrestlers this season. Last season was a success with a number of individuals placing in the state tournament.

Stromie was a state champion wrestler in 1976. When asked about how his experiences in high school affect his coaching style, Stromie said, “My high school coach had a great impact on me. I had a great coach that was positive with us, and had great knowledge of the sport and what he taught. He was one of those coaches you would die for. There was dad, and then there was coach.” Stromie strives to coach and use the techniques like his coach today.

The wrestling team wants to fill all the weight classes competitively, and qualify for the dual meet championship. To achieve this, they must finish top two in their region. There are also a number of individuals who have a chance to place in the state individual championship such as William Delk, George Bielan, Haydon Koch, Chase Kelly and Patrick Ryan.

There has been a significant increase in participation. Stromie said, “This is my 5th year here, and my first year we had single digit wrestlers in high school. Now we have over 30 high school guys and 40 middle school guys. We can now fill out all the weight classes that will help us in the dual meets this year.”

The Mat Wolves follow a practice routine that begins with drills and stretching, then specific technique lessons, and ends with live wrestling and conditioning periods. These practices will help them look for success.

When asked about how he maintains his weight for his weight class, senior Chase Kelly said “My best dietary method for maintaining my weight is an egg and cheese for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and fish for dinner. While it is very hard to cut out snacks, that is also a vital part of my weight maintenance.” Kelly and the rest of the team will watch their diets, and will look to place in the state tournament this season.

The Christian Life Theme Changes for the Month

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As the month of September faded into October, the Christian Life theme also changed. The theme for the month is “you are beloved.” Keep Reading

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Visual Performance Ensemble Prepares for Winter Competitions

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    Members of the Visual Performance Ensemble give performance at the kickoff dinner.

One of the most successful programs at Wesleyan is none other than the Visual Performance Ensemble.

The Visual Performance Ensemble was formerly known as “Winter Guard.” When asked why he changed the name, marching band director Jeff Foster responded, “We wanted to rebrand the activity so that girls with dance backgrounds would know that another performance opportunity and outlet exists for them; for those not interested in spinning a flag or using equipment like rifles and sabers, dance is an option in this activity as well.” The Visual Performance Ensemble has been very successful over the last few years winning numerous awards. Keep Reading

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Wesleyan Teachers Rock Their Favorite Childhood Halloween Costumes

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Mr. Cole- Mr. Cole’s favorite Halloween costume is the purple Teletubby, Tiny Winky. This is Mr. Cole’s favorite character. Mr. Cole was older when the show premiered in 1997, but was and is still an avid fan. He loves the color purple, and thought Tinky Winky was the best of the teletubbies because of his name.
Mr. Cole- Mr. Cole’s favorite Halloween costume is the purple Teletubby, Tiny Winky. This is Mr. Cole’s favorite character. Mr. Cole was older when the show premiered in 1997, but was and is still an avid fan. He loves the color purple, and thought Tinky Winky was the best of the teletubbies because of his name.
Ms. Kozlova- Ms. Kozlova’s favorite Halloween costume is Ms. Piggy from the Muppett’s. Ms, K believes that her attitude and personality coincide with Ms. Piggy’s. Ms. Kozlova also considers Ms. Piggy a role model. She believed that her destiny was to be as famous as Ms. Piggy.
Ms. Kozlova- Ms. Kozlova’s favorite Halloween costume is Ms. Piggy from the Muppett’s. Ms, K believes that her attitude and personality coincide with Ms. Piggy’s. Ms. Kozlova also considers Ms. Piggy a role model. She believed that her destiny was to be as famous as Ms. Piggy.
Mrs. Shupert- Mrs. Shupert’s favorite Halloween costume is Blossom the orange haired powderpuff girl. Mrs. Shupert thought Blossom was the greatest of the powderpuff’s girl because of her intellect. She is also considered the self-proclaimed leader of the powderpuff girls similar to Mrs. Shupert’s role as the self-proclaimed leader of the school.
Mrs. Shupert- Mrs. Shupert’s favorite Halloween costume is Blossom the orange haired powderpuff girl. Mrs. Shupert thought Blossom was the greatest of the powderpuff’s girl because of her intellect. She is also considered the self-proclaimed leader of the powderpuff girls similar to Mrs. Shupert’s role as the self-proclaimed leader of the school.
Mr. Zimmerman- Mr. Zimmerman’s favorite Halloween costume is Barney, the purple dinosaur. When the show premiered in 1992, Mr. Zimmerman was merely a young toddler. He was an avid fan of the “I Love You” theme song, and you should stop by his room to hear him sing it.
Mr. Zimmerman- Mr. Zimmerman’s favorite Halloween costume is Barney, the purple dinosaur. When the show premiered in 1992, Mr. Zimmerman was merely a young toddler. He was an avid fan of the “I Love You” theme song, and you should stop by his room to hear him sing it.

*The Backpage is a work of fiction and does not accurately portray the actual favorite costumes of these teachers.

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The College Football Season Takes Many Twists and Turns

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This college football season has been filled with twists and turns. It is difficult to truly find a clear #1 team in the nation. With many favorites being upset by opponents, the College Football Playoff may look much different than people think when December comes. Keep Reading

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