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Atlanta United Explodes in Popularity and Victories

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4-1-666x500.jpg Juniors Lexi Jerding, Luke Schiller and Caroline Hayes enjoy a game at “The Benz.” Lexi Jerding.
2-1.jpg Seniors Henry Beltrami and Jeb Brown at a home game for Atlanta United. Henry Beltrami.
3-1.jpg Wesleyan Teachers and alumni Matt Gossett ‘08, Erin Hall ‘10, Matt Barlow ’10 , Sam Barlow ‘10, Greg Lisson, Kennington Groff ‘10, Grace Cowart Brown ‘10, Davis Brown ‘10, Greg Lisson, Lilliana Bardi ‘16, Jahmai Jones ‘15 and Chris Cleveland. Shelley Noble.
1-1-e1508953689638-375x500.jpg Atlanta United play their first home match in “The Benz” against FC Dallas. Andrew Blackburn.

Long overdue for a professional soccer franchise, Atlanta has served as the perfect location for Major League Soccer’s newest expansion club. ESPN Football Club’s Taylor Twellman said, “Atlanta United has single handedly given everyone a look of what Major League Soccer should look like. Stadium? Home Run. Coaching? Home Run. Every single week I look at the schedule and say who is Atlanta United playing because I want to watch them.”

United opened the season in Bobby Dodd stadium, where 55,297 fans attended their first home game. Even though they suffered a 1-2 loss to the New York Red Bulls, they sent a strong message to the league that they would be playoff contenders in their inaugural season. After a delay in construction of the retractable roof pushed back their opener at the new Mercedes Benz-Stadium, FC Dallas played Atlanta United on Sep. 10 in the first ever MLS match at the new stadium. A Leandro Gonzalez goal in the 14th minute got the match underway, and goals from Josef Martínez and Greg Garza sealed a 3-0 victory.

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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.

History Bowl Students Buzz In To Win

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History-Bowl-1-e1505760375835-666x500.jpg Last year’s teammates pictured: (Front row: current senior girls) Megan Gallagher, Kelsey Rappe, Grayson Ragsdale, Olivia Frye (Back Row: from left to right) Max Fernandes (12), Jeb Brown (12), Matthew Plunk (11), Nishu Afobunor (11), Daniel Baisier (12), Jackson Yates (11), Jack Lambert (12), Dylan Sullenberger (11), Henry Beltrami (12) arrive at the competition. Ted Russell.
History-Bowl-2-e1505760399205-375x500.jpg The team: seniors Max Ferdandes, Jeb Brown, Daniel Baisier, Jack Lambert, Henry Beltrami, Megan Gallagher, Kelsey Rappe, Grayson Ragsdale, Olivia Frye and juniors Matthew Plunk, Nishu Afobunor, Jackson Yates, and Dylan Sullenberger are excited for the upcoming competition. Ted Russell.
History-Bowl-3-578x500.png Varsity B squad: (left to right) seniors Grayson Ragsdale, Olivia Frye, Max Fernandes, Kelsey Rappe, and Megan Gallagher celebrate qualifying for nations.

Fifteen students will travel to Athens on Nov. 11 to test their knowledge against the state’s brightest social studies students.

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Academic Clubs 2019-2020

There are many extracurricular activities at Wesleyan including sports, fine arts and more, but many are unaware of the academic

United States-Iran Standoff

The newest conflict between Iran and the United States has roots to a long simmering distrust between the two countries.

The “Sine” of a Complex Math Team

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morgan-2-333x500.jpg Andy Yang presents the team's state trophy from 2017. Hannah Graham.
baisier-1-889x500.jpg Math teacher Corrie Nash, Angela Yang' 17, seniors Daniel Baisier and Jack Lambert and sophomore Andy Yang revel in their state championship. Allen Yang.
morgan-1-750x500.jpg Wesleyan's 2017 math team poses for a photo winning a competition. Hannah Graham.
baisier-2-408x500.png The math team hosts their annual "pi" eating contest. Daniel Baisier.

At this year’s club fair, Wesleyan’s favorite pi-loving, problem-solving team revisited the podium, brandishing their first-place trophy from last year’s state mathematics tournament. The math team is not just a club; they are a close-knit team that competes in many tournaments and often wins. And this year, they are encouraging new recruits to join throughout all the grades.

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Academic Clubs 2019-2020

There are many extracurricular activities at Wesleyan including sports, fine arts and more, but many are unaware of the academic

Math Department Spotlight

Andy Randrup – What Math class do you teach? AP Calculus (AB). How long have you been working at Wesleyan?

The Strength of the Wolf is the Pack

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Brian_L_Morgan_20170818_BMC3219-750x500.jpg The high school student section tosses senior Nico McKenzie to commemorate another Wesleyan touchdown. Brian L. Morgan.
Brian_L_Morgan_20170818_BMD6778-333x500.jpg A group of lower school students excitedly run towards Wolfie during a pre-game tailgate. Brian L. Morgan.
mac-howie.jpg Freshman Mac Howie powers through a tough cross-country race, thanks to encouragement from the crowd. Brian L. Morgan.
IMG_3956-667x500.jpg Seniors Natalie Hamlin, Ana Hanger and Brooks Lalley share in the excitement of the gold-themed football game, joining the fight against childhood cancer. Harrison Feininger.
Brian_L_Morgan_20170818_BMC3270-333x500.jpg Wesleyan alumnus Drew Masters joins kindergartner Dawson Madray in celebrating kickoff festivities on the sideline. Brian L. Morgan.
IMG_9153.JPG-667x500.jpeg The Wolfpack, along with Annette Smith, Corrie Nash and Andy Free, cheer on the Water Polo Wolves on their Senior Night. Megan Trotter.

Wesleyan super fans, while fond of Friday night lights, go out of their way to support other athletic and artistic endeavors. Whether it is witnessing the girls’ volleyball team ace Parkview, enduring the sauna-like heat of the natatorium to cheer on the Water Polo Wolves or congratulating cross country runners for a race well run on an early Saturday morning, these people give their all to show athletes the true meaning of community.

Each Friday night, Wesleyan super fans crowd Henderson Stadium to watch another battle between the Wolves and their opponent. One can hear the combined roar of an ecstatic student section and an upbeat marching band from all the way across Technology Parkway, signaling the epic finale of another great game: “Onward Wesleyan … in all we do, for victory we will fight! Wesleyan, we proudly hail that green, gold, white!” Keep Reading

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Q&A Quarantine

During these last couple of weeks, the Wesleyan School community has been distant while staying safely quarantined in their homes.

Reality or Fantasy (Football)?

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aa1.jpg NFL fantasy football is one of the most popular platforms for players. www.theledge.com
aa2.jpg The number one rated draft pick of the 2017 season, David Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals. www.AZcentral.com
aa.jpg The League, a popular FX TV show about fantasy football. www.TV.com

Many Wesleyan students start to seem distracted every year come Fall. For many, September is the most important month of the year. Why you ask? Labor Day weekends at the lake with friends? Nope. The beginning of Fall and the feel of crunching leaves underneath your feet? Nope. Starting to get spooky in preparation for Halloween? Possibly, but none of these things even come close to the level of commitment and excitement that fantasy football awakens in Wesleyan students every September.

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Senior Signings

This spring, nine athletes are taking a big step and signing with various colleges to continue their athletic career. Athletes

Wesleyan Alumni Wins Superbowl

David Andrews, class of 2011, has made many football achievements. Starting at Henderson Stadium, then playing at Sanford Stadium at

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