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Fun Ways to Stay Busy during Quarantine

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From binging Netflix, to exercising, to dying hair and more, the world is being faced with an unlimited amount of free time. The Coronavirus outbreak has caused the country to go on lockdown mode, causing families everywhere to self-quarantine. Without being able to see friends, go to school or even walk down the streets in some states, society is stuck at home trying to come up with fun things to occupy their time with. It is important to keep in mind that by staying home, you are helping to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. Keep Reading

Digging Deep into Cross Country Season

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Wesleyan School cross country runners are digging deep into the fall athletic season. With football, volleyball, cheer-leading and more, not many are aware of the vast percentage of high school students who participate in cross country. Although there has only been four meets so far, the Wesleyan cross country team has started off strong.

At the Battle of Atlanta, many of the runners achieved season personal records, or for sophomore Danielle Kelly, a lifetime record. The Battle of Atlanta in Hampton, GA, was the team’s first away meet of the season on Sep. 24. This was Wesleyans first time competing in this particular meet, and the results were outstanding. Overall, the team placed nine out of 31 GHSA teams. The boys are on fire this season and are on the road to their overall goal of the season, going to state on Nov. 2. Forty-nine boys on the team set season personal records at the Battle of Atlanta, which is unbelievable. Of course, this couldn’t have been possible without the guidance and constant motivation from the coaches. Keep Reading

Another Halloween, Another Year of Netherworld

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    Grace Kennedy posing with a character at Netherworld . GRACE KENNEDY
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    One of the monsters at Netherworld. NETHERWORLD
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    Vulgaris, one of the best known characters in full effect. NETHERWORLD
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    Mary Ortwein, Callie Kennedy, Grace Kennedy, and Clara Ortwein

It’s that time of the year when everything gets a little spooky. “Frightening”, “Creepy”, and “Terrifying” are all words freshmen, Clara and Mary Ortwein and sophomore Grace Kennedy described Netherworld Haunted House. Opening in 1997, the Netherworld Haunted House has grown into a world famous attraction, located here in Atlanta, Georgia. Every year, thousands of people who want to get a little jolt of fear go to the renowned, Netherworld Haunted House. Keep Reading

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