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Wesleyan Students Enjoy Summer Vacations

Published on September 2, 2016 in Features by Mary Ann Manley

Nikki Villa snaps an artsy picture in front of the mountains during her trip out West. NIKKI VILLA
Carter Hayes is pictured with his dad and big catch from the fishing trip in Colorado. CAROLINE HAYES
Lily Surber has a blast at Camp High Harbor this summer with her fellow cabin mates and counselors. EMMA SURBER

Wesleyan students have been forced to come to an inevitable conclusion: summer has drawn to a close.

Some may consider the arrival of a new school year a blessing, but to many, even the thought of new textbooks and OneNote notebooks is enough to send them over the edge.

Regardless of their standpoint on the situation, the students can agree that a few months without school is nothing short of a blessing. So in order to quench your thirst of anything “summer,” a few students have agreed to share some of their experiences on vacation during their past few months of euphoria.

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Students Adventure Through the Summer

Published on September 2, 2016 in Features by Sophie Parsonnet

Sophomore, Ella V. Cooper poses with her new Moondance friends. ELLA V. COOPER
Juniors, Mateo Rengifo and Meredith Lynch, helping Señor Vallejo at soccer camp. BRIAN L. MORGAN
Sophomores Quinn Kaloper and Caroline Hayes working at Camp High Harbour. QUINN KALOPER

From piggybacking children all over campus to making new friends in the cabins, Wesleyan students had a fantastic time over the summer at many different camps around the world.

Whether they were traveling the world or participating in their communities at home, Wesleyan students had incredible opportunities this summer to take part in various summer camps.

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Introducing New Faculty Members

Published on September 2, 2016 in Features by Caroline Hayes

Ms. Kali Jones

1. Where did you go to college? Samford University.
2. What classes will you be teaching? Life of Jesus and 180 Degree Theology.
3. What extracurriculars will you be coaching? Water Polo!
4. What do you like to do in your free time? Run, travel, drink coffee and explore Atlanta.
5. What is your favorite movie? Elf.
6. What is your favorite book? That is a tough one. Probably “Wild”.
7. What is an interesting fact about yourself? My whole family has their black belt… except me.
8. What was your favorite subject in high school? History.

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Moondance Adventures Takes Wesleyan Students Around the World

Published on September 2, 2016 in Features by Emily Greer

Senior Emily Greer (left) takes in the view from above the clouds from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. EMILY GREER
Sophomore Ella V Cooper enjoys a camel ride through the Sahara Desert. ELLA V COOPER
Science teacher Megan Trotter takes in the sights of the beautiful beaches in Thailand. MEGAN TROTTER
Junior Molly Bradach (right) and her moondance friends balance coconuts on their heads during the service portion of their trip in Bali. MOLLY BRADACH
Juniors Gracie Mitchell and Lily Rudder learn to scuba dive in Fiji. GRACIE MITCHELL
Freshmen Lucy Mitchell and Maren Lavalle watch the sunrise in Maui. LUCY MITCHELL
Juniors Lily Rudder and Gracie Mitchell hang out with their new friends on their service trip to Fiji. LILY RUDDER
Senior Emily Greer goes on a Safari through the Serengeti Park. EMILY GREER
Freshmen Lucy Mitchell and Maren Lavalle learn to surf in Maui. LUCY MITCHELL
Sophomore Ella V Cooper (center) poses with a camel in the Sahara Desert while on her trip in Morocco. ELLA V COOPER
While on a hike up Mt. Rinjani, Junior Molly Bradach and her group watched the sunrise. MOLLY BRADACH
Science teacher Megan Trotter is so excited to be playing with an elephant on her trip to Thailand. MEGAN TROTTER

Instead of going on a typical beach trip with their friends or a family vacation, some Wesleyan students decided to venture out across the world with Moondance Adventures to locations such as Morocco, Tanzania and Bali.

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Ciao America!; Bonjourno, Italia!

Published on September 2, 2016 in Features by Payton Kaloper

Ciao Italia! With just a jump, skip and a hop away, Wesleyan was across the globe in Italy this past summer. They were off, and the students were ready to learn and expand their with through new culture, history and art. Their travels included stops at the famous cities of Verona, Venice, Florence, Assisi, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri and Rome. When most people think of Italians, they typically think of short, tan and dark haired people, but what they do not know, is Northern Italy populates people who are fairer skinned with lighter hair as a result of their surrounding climate. Their first stop was Verona, Italy, where they were instantly submerged in Italian Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, is said to be one of the most romantic cities in the world.

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