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Cross Country Runs Away with State Title

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Cross-Country-5-502x500.png The boys’ cross country team and coaches posing for a picture with their state championship trophy. Chad McDaniel.
Cross-Country-3.jpg The girls’ cross country team having some fun before their race the next day. Katherine Graddy.
Cross-Country-4-502x500.png The boys’ cross country receiving their state championship t-shirts on stage. Chad Mcdaniel.
Cross-Country-2.jpg Coaches Megan Trotter, Brittany Stevens and Chris Yoder posing with the trophy after the race. Katherine Graddy.
Cross-Country-1.jpg The girls’ cross country team taking pictures with their medals after the race. Katherine Graddy.

Winning a state championship in any sport is extremely difficult; the chances of winning one is highly improbable, but the odds of being back- to- back as state champions in any sport is nearly impossible. The amount of hard work, effort and dedication and needed is immense. If a team can complete such a feat, they have undoubtedly proven that they are the best in their sport. This is exactly what the Wesleyan boys’ cross country team proved two weeks ago in Carrollton, GA when they won their second straight state championship. They proved that without a doubt, that they are the best runners that the state of Georgia’s 1-A classification has to offer. They are no longer just a good team, they are a great team. They are champions, and they will go down in history for the phenomenal work they have done.

The road to victory for the team began on Nov. 1 during the high school’s senior night pep-rally. At the beginning of the pep rally, the varsity cross country team was welcomed to the middle of the gym floor and was given a standing ovation for a phenomenal season so far. As the Wesleyan fight song blared and thunderous crowd continuously cheered, the team proceeded to run to the buses to head off to the state meet. Once on the bus, the team began their hour-long drive to Carrollton.

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The State Football Championship Team Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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footballll-375x500.jpg The reunion on Oct. 19 during the Homecoming football game. Alayna Fogarty.
state-760x500.png The banner made by the cheerleaders for the football State Championship game in 2008. Brian L. Morgan.
state-2-755x500.png Player flood the field after they won the State Championship. Brian L. Morgan.
state-3-368x500.png Head football coach Franklin Pridgen celebrates his win and holds the trophy up high. Brian L. Morgan.

As the highly recognized State Championship football team returned for the celebration of their 10th year anniversary, many former players shared moments, lessons and feelings of the one game that made their hard work worthwhile.

On Oct. 19, at the Wesleyan homecoming football game, the State Championship team was acknowledged for their achievement 10 years ago. The nostalgia of the high school experience was more likely in full effect, as the Friday night lights shined down upon them one more time. They got to bask in the glory of, to some of them, the best days of their lives.

Former football player and Alumnus Scott Schroer (’10) said, “I think I miss the people the most. The coaches, players, cheerleaders and managers all made that year so unique and the fact that I got to play 15 games with all my best friends, and also win, was really special.”

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Wolves Grow Out Their Fur

Think of your favorite November traditions. What comes to mind? Thanksgiving? Football? Celebrating Christmas at full force even though it’s

Single A, but Double State Championship Appearances

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    Varsity girls’ softball team picture after winning the Class A state championship. Brian L Morgan.
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    Varsity boys team picture after placing fourth in the state championship. Chad McDaniel.

This season of sports has truly been one for the record books as many incredible and memorable events have transpired in the Wesleyan community. In two fall sports this season Wesleyan made a run for the state championship in the single A classification. Thanks to the hard work of the athletes and the leadership of their coaches, the Wolves have once again achieved excellence in the opening season of the school year.

Softball

For starters, in Columbus, Georgia on Oct. 28, the Wesleyan softball team played in the class A state championship against Tattnall Square Academy. This match was a nail biter as both teams were exceptionally skilled and well prepared for their respective opponent. By the bottom of the eighth inning the score was 4-4 with Wesleyan freshman Reece Holbrook at bat, the tension was high as the wolves already had two outs. “I knew that I needed to go all out. It was all or nothing. I also knew that it would most likely be my last at bat as a freshman, so I wanted to make it good.”  With the final pitch Holbrook hit a walk off home run and claimed the championship victory for the Wolves.

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One Body: Wesleyan Softball

Ending the last softball season with a State Championship set the bar high for the 2018 season; however, the Wesleyan

College Commits’ Journeys

The Wesleyan athletics program has been extremely successful with sending high school students to play at the collegiate level. With

A Year In Review: Wesleyan Edition

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basketball-1-750x500.jpg The team celebrates with their fans after the game. Brian L. Morgan.
IMG_7342-676x500.jpg Varsity Girls Soccer Team wins the State Championship. Lexi Jerding.
thumbRNS-OLYMPICS-BILES081016-667x500.jpg Simone Biles poses with her gold medal after USA won gold the women's team final in Rio. Mike Blake.
Ella-V-Cooper-Chloe-Hangartner-MM-504x500.jpg Sophomore Ella V Cooper on Sophomore Chloe Hangartner's back at Music Midtown. Lexi Jerding.
Brian_L_Morgan_20161021_BMC4184-750x500.jpg Seniors Lolly Zimmerman and Eric Panther excepting their crowns as Homecoming Queen and King. Brian L. Morgan.
578546944-republican-presidential-candidate-donald-trump-gives.jpg.CROP_.promo-xlarge2-701x500.jpg Donald Trump was elected President this past November. Isaac Chotiner.
image-750x500.jpg Veterans of the Dec, 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor talk about their experiences after a ceremony Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, at the USS Arizona Memoriaal. From left are Louis Conter, John Hughes and Ed Schuler. Wyatt Olson.
ski-retreat-3-527x500.jpg Sophomores come all together for a picture on slopes. Claire Schaller.
Khedouri-Chapel--750x500.jpg Students were given their $100 in envelopes stamped with 'Do Something Beautiful For God. Brian L. Morgan.
rudder-750x500.jpg Juniors girls pose for a prom picture. Lily Rudder.

This past 2016-17 school year was one to remember. Take a trip down memory lane as the  Green & Gold staff looks back at some of the most memorable events of the year!
August: The Rio Olympics was a huge success for the United States, with 46 gold medals, 37 silver medals and 38 bronze medals. The 2016 Summer Olympics also featured countless historic and memorable moments such as gymnast Simone Biles’ breakout performace    with the “Final Five” women’s gymnastics team and Michael Phelps’ final Olympic Games and record breaking accumulation of his 23rd gold medal. On Aug. 8, Freshmen and Seniors ventured to Carolina Point for the pre-school Freshman Retreat. New students were introduced to Wesleyan culture and get to know new friends and peer leaders. Keep Reading

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Rewind of 2016

Throughout the year 2016, the United States celebrated wins, mourned the death of many stars and danced along to many

Spring Sports Preview

It is a new year, and that means that it is time for the start of the spring sports season.

Girls Basketball Wins 12th State Title

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basketball-3-750x500.jpg The varsity team poses with their trophy after the game. Gwinnett Daily Post.
basketball-2-750x500.jpg Seniors Natalie Armstrong and Sarah Adams celebrate after the win. Gwinnett Daily Post.
basketball-1-750x500.jpg The team celebrates with their fans after the game. Brian L. Morgan.

The varsity girls basketball team traveled to Georgia Tech on Friday to compete for the state title. They faced Holy Innocents, a long-time rival, and the same opponent they faced the past 2 years. Wesleyan fell to the Bears twice in the regular season, but they won when it mattered the most, the region championship game. This victory gave them an easier path to the championship. Keep Reading

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