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Green & Gold
Volume XXVII, Issue VIII
EDITORIAL “Over spring break I was fortunate enough to be able to go on a mission trip to Rome, Italy.”
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Wesleyan Wolf Players perform play “Little Women” Henley Davis
On March 30, March 31, and April 1, the Wesleyan Wolf Players will perform a modern adaptation of “Little Women” in the Blackbox Theater.
Editor-in-Chief Caroline Croley about one of her expierences while on a mission trip. Pg. 2
NEWS
The Artist Market is coming to Wesleyan from April 28 to April 29. Pg. 3
MISSIONS
Wesleyan high school students visited several states and countries to spread the good news. Pg. 6-13
March 30 , 2023
(l to r) Sophomore Ellie Simmons (Amy March) and freshman Katelin Browder (Beth March) and very excited to be performing “Little Women” today. Croley This play is based on the book “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. The story follows the four March sisters as they transform from girls to young women. It is set in the shadow of the Civil War, so their father is forced to be away fighting while the sisters are left home to find themselves and follow their dreams. High School Theater Director Stephanie
Simmons chose this play because it is a good story with great opportunities. The cast will perform an adaptation of this play written by Kate Hamill. Simmons says, “Hamill is a playwright who is known for taking old literary works and looking at them through a modern lens. It [Hamill’s adaptation] is looking for the big story through the lens of how females can strive to fulfill their purpose.” Though the play is focused on the story of three women, it is a riveting story that provides valuable lessons for all. Simmons also says that this a great play to be performed in Lencke Theater. The Blackbox Theater holds 100 people, which will make the whole production more intimate. In comparison to the other two productions the Wolf Players have performed this year, Simmons describes “Little Women” as being a simpler approach. Simmons says, “It is not quite performing yet letting the audience peer into this world of the play.” With this production, Simmons was most looking forward to having actors ready to go for it and be in character. As a director, Simmons prefers to let the actors decide how they want to portray their character. She says, “It gets them thinking about their character and allows them
to create a real world and a real life.” Simmons’ greatest challenge with this play was being able to properly portray the time period with the modern adaptation of the script and the amount of space they are given in Lencke Theater. Simmons says her goal was for the actors, to not be afraid to connect with their fellow cast members and be willing to jump into the whole process together. Simmons’ goal will be realized during the three performances of “Little Women.” The Wolf Players are sure to be successful in connecting with the audience and putting on a unique adaptation of a well-known classic.
(l to r) Seniors Caden Stanton (Mr. Laurence/Mr. March), RJ Devlin (Assistant Director/Mr. Dashwood) and freshman Cole Creel have loved being apart of this production. Croley
Spring sports begin Girls’ varsity basketball goes to Final Four Lauren Tucker & Audrey Pursell Wesleyan spring sports teams began their seasons with tryouts in early January. Each team started practicing right away after tryouts to prepare for their season ahead, which typically lasts from February to May. Students can look forward to attending fun tennis matches at the Strickland Courts, intense lacrosse games at the lake fields, quick-paced track meets at Hoover, competitive soccer games on Robinson Field, competitive golf matches at River Pines, and exciting baseball games at Donn Gaebelein field.
Caroline Croley
Congratulations to the girl’s varsity basketball for a fantastic season and for the incredible feat of making it to the final four game in the state tournament.
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Sparks
you are cordially invited to a...
Havana Night
FEATURES
Check out where high school students went during spring break and winter break.
(l to r) Junior Henley Davis, sophomores Olivia Noel, Lauren Tucker, senior Caroline Scott, junior Kate Stolle, and sophomore Ali Di Lenardo Pg. 16-17 showcase the team’s new uniforms. Morgan
WESLEYAN PROM Saturday, the twenty-second of April, 8 to 11 o’clock in the evening