Features – Page 10 – Green and Gold

Once Upon a Time in Peachtree Corners: Students and Faculty Choose Their Favorite Movies of the Summer

Published on September 26, 2019 in Features by Carson McKinney

Over the summer, countless students and faculty watched new movies, whether it was in theatres or digitally on Netflix. In all four grades, students picked their favorite movie and why they liked it so much. Faculty also gave their picks on their favorite flicks that they watched over the summer as well.

Top 3 Films of the Summer:

#1. Spider-Man: Far From Home

The sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far From Home takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame, where Tony Stark (Iron Man) sacrifices his life to save the entire universe. Peter Parker, still grieving his mentor’s death, takes the helm as the face of the Marvel Universe during a fateful school trip to Europe. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jake Gyllenhaal as the mysterious Mysterio.

#2. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood

The second to last film of legendary director Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood captures the golden age of Hollywood in the 1960s and follows the career of fictional actor Rick Dalton and his prolific stuntman, Cliff Booth. The film also follows the starting career of famed actress Sharon Tate and Cliff’s encounter with the Manson family, which connects both his and Tate’s future in Hollywood. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt. Keep Reading

A Year in Review: Wesleyan Edition

Published on May 16, 2019 in Features by Alayna Fogarty

As the 2018-2019 school year comes to an end, we reminisce on the events, competitions, holidays and people which have been beneficial to shaping our character as well as influential to the school. Seniors are saying their goodbyes to the people and place they have resided in and others are saying a farewell to next year. Keep Reading

Remembering Plunk’s Mark at Wesleyan

Published on May 16, 2019 in Features by Melany Mendez

After five years of serving as a high school principal, Jeff Plunk has decided to step down to become the head of Ascension Episcopal School located in Lafayette, LA.

Plunk began his first year at Wesleyan 12 years ago. Plunk said, “I fell in love with the Christian mission, mission trips, coaching and teaching, but truth be told, I originally came to Wesleyan to be the head wrestling coach. Once I got here, I realized there is a lot more than just wrestling.”

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Evergreens: Look Back Through Thirteen Years at Wesleyan

Published on May 16, 2019 in Features by Quinn Kaloper

Only the Evergreens have been through every part of what Wesleyan has to offer. From the first day of Kindergarten running into your classroom to be welcomed by a warm hug from your teacher, to the fourth grade Easter Play that is never “too much,” middle school field days, high school dances and now, walking across the stage at graduation. Keep Reading

Artists Show Off Their Talents at the Wesleyan Artist Market

Published on May 16, 2019 in Editorial/Features/Fine Arts by Sophie Zetzsche

As the end of the year quickly approaches for Wesleyan, the Artist Market is an event that cannot be skipped over. The Artist Market is a community wide event for both Wesleyan and the city of Peachtree Corners.

“The Artist Market is unique in that exhibiting artists are present during this event, showcasing their fine art for purchase and interacting and engaging with attendees. Proceeds from the show benefit the Wesleyan Arts Alliance which supports student programs, facilities and arts education at Wesleyan School” (Wesleyan Artist Market).

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