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Thanksgiving at Wesleyan: Pass Gratitude, Not Gravy

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sage-667x500.jpg Jason Myers and his kitchen staff take their lunch break after a day of preparing food. Brooks Lalley.
stromie-667x500.jpg Alayna Fogarty signs in for her free period while Lori Stromie verifies her attendance. Stromie’s morning reminders to students signing in for free period help ensure that everyone is accounted for each school day. Brooks Lalley.
thomson-667x500.jpg Dayna Thomson graciously accepts a transcript form from Kelsey Rappe. Brooks Lalley.

What do blue transcript forms, chicken finger plates and tardy slips have in common? On the surface they might be mere Wesleyan resources or amenities, but in reality, they represent the hardworking and sometimes underappreciated faculty and staff members who play a crucial role in the school’s day-to-day operations.
Stopping by the front office to sign in for a free period might be the only interaction students have with administrator Lori Stromie, but more than just the voice over the intercom or the signature on a notary form, Stromie is the driving force behind daily logistics.

Joining the Wesleyan faculty in 2014, Stromie has served as the Administrative Assistant for four years. Her duties include much more than authorizing tardy forms or making daily announcements. She schedules locations for all meetings, manages day-to-day logistics, handles all mail and deliveries, maintains all cumulative files, administers uniform rentals and orders all teacher supplies. “It’s a lot, but I’d rather be busy,” said Stromie. “I like to be organized; I can’t deal if I’m not organized. My brain doesn’t work with messiness.”

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Backstage of Sage: The Inside Scoop

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sage-e1480563314490-375x500.jpg Sage Dining staff washing utensils to get ready for the high school lunch. alayna fogarty.
cjnqewdvjiqebvie-e1480562934475-375x500.jpg Beans, snacks and more dry food are being shown in this food storage closet. alayna fogarty.
sage22-e1480562840459-375x500.jpg Junior Kelly Roth picking up a locally grown fruit. alayna fogarty.
sage44-e1480562759859-375x500.jpg The fryer is being shown out of use in this picture. alayna fogarty.
sage55-e1480562612422-375x500.jpg The box used to transport fruits to and from the orchards. alayna fogarty.

Whether it is in lower school, middle school or in high school, the students and faculty get the privilege of eating lunch made by Sage Dining. The Green & Gold went “behind the scenes” of Sage Dining to discover more about what the staff does on a daily basis.

One new component that was introduced to the high school this year was the self-serve hot line, rather than staff-served.

Sage Dining manager Jason Meyers said, “The amount of food preparation has definitely increased since self-service has been introduced. Currently, most students load up their plate because the concept is new, and they don’t want to get back in line. I believe it will eventually smooth out.” Keep Reading

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Wesleyan Gives Back at Lower School Gratitude Chapel

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LS-Chapel-Mr.-A-Message-667x500.jpg Middle school principal, Joseph Antonio, gives a devotion about the importance of gratitude. Manley.
LS-Chapel-Skit-667x500.jpg Fourth grade chapel leaders perform a skit called "Meet the Larners" to show their peers how gratitude can be applied in their daily lives. Manley.
LS-Chapel-Grounds-and-Housekeeping-667x500.jpg Grounds and housekeeping facilities are recognized on stage and provided with a Blessing Basket to thank them for their work at Wesleyan. Manley.

Facilities are like the undercover celebrities of Wesleyan School; they are known and loved by nearly everyone and are always providing for those on campus, whether they realize it or not.

Since the facilities workers are constantly keeping the school up and running in tip-top shape, the lower school students were given an opportunity to say thank you. During the chapel of Nov. 9, every unit of Wesleyan facilities was recognized. Groundskeepers, housekeeping, and Sage Dining chefs were called up to the stage, where they were thanked and applauded for their service to the school. They were also given a “Thanksgiving Blessing Basket” as well as a small monetary gift, both courtesy of lower school families. Keep Reading

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