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It’s been a good month for Isabela T. ’27. Two weeks ago she scored on an incredible, 45-foot free kick to help the @wheelergirlssoccerr team earn a 1-0 win over Concord Academy, and more recently, she committed to play DIII basketball at Western New England University following her upcoming graduation from Wheeler.
Isabela joined us on the latest episode of “The This Week at Wheeler Podcast” to talk about it all, including her experiences as a @wheelerwarriors student-athlete, what she’s going to miss about Wheeler, and what she’s looking forward to in college.
Director of Athletics Sean Kelly ’02, P’35, P’37 is in the studio, too, to talk about the Girls and Boys Soccer programs, and this weekend’s Homecoming athletics games.
You can listen to the podcast at bit.ly/isabela-t. Our conversation with Isabela and Coach Kelly begins at the 14:06 mark.
But first, please join us in congratulating Isabela! @wne_goldenbears
Oct 22
The Dissipated Eight (also known as the D8), Middlebury College’s oldest a cappella group, visited the 18 Wheelers on our Providence campus last Friday to compare musical notes 🎶 before they performed together at a Middlebury alumni event at Christ Church in Cambridge later that weekend.
“Through my time in the 18 Wheelers, we have had the opportunity to perform with many amazing college a cappella groups, and last Saturday was no exception,” shared Maddie P. ’27, a member of the 18 Wheelers. “We learned so much from the Dissipated Eight, and it was so much fun to be able to watch them perform and spend time with them. We are so grateful to have been able to sing in such a beautiful space for all of our friends and family who came out to support us.”
For Nico G. ’27, the visit was also a chance to see collegiate a cappella up close and learn from more experienced performers. “It was great to have role models, and people to learn from who seemed to know what they were doing on stage. We’re very grateful to Ms. [Emily] Serotta for setting up these kinds of shows and giving us these super unique opportunities.”
The 18 Wheelers also had some familiar faces in the audience. Several @Wheeleralumni who were once members of the group came out to show their support.
In a comment on the Dissipated Eight’s post announcing the collaboration, someone who had previously competed against the 18 Wheelers called it an “epic crossover.” We couldn’t agree more – check out a short clip from their performance! 🔥
@dissipatedeight @18wheelers @wheeleralumni
Oct 22
It has been a season of wonder and discovery at The Nest 🐛🦋🦗 ! It all started when the Mighty Oaks, guided by Nest Teachers Maria Davis and Courtney Newby P’24, spotted about 15 monarch caterpillars munching on butterfly weed next to their pavilion. The discovery sparked the children’s curiosity and led to a mini-study of monarch butterflies.
The students observed the caterpillars up close and sketched what they saw in their science journals. They explored monarch behaviors and life cycles through books, models, and daily “Questions of the Day.” They also watched changes in the butterfly weed and collected seed pods. Nearby, they discovered three chrysalises and checked on them daily until a butterfly emerged.
When temperatures dropped this week, the students noticed that their new butterfly friend couldn’t fly because one of its wings was folded. They gently rescued it and are now caring for it inside their classroom.
But the discoveries didn’t stop with the butterflies! Ms. Newby spotted a praying mantis on the classroom window and safely brought it inside so the children could observe it up close. Before long, classrooms across The Nest had found their own mantises to care for and study. 🔎
Did you know praying mantises have five eyes and a triangular head? Each class voted on a name for its new insect friend, with picks like Leaf, Snackbar, and Dr. Stuffie. The children took pride in caring for their mantises, even learning about their favorite foods. Leaf, the Mighty Oaks’ mantis, particularly enjoyed lanternflies and grasshoppers!
After Leaf laid an ootheca, or egg case, the students learned about the praying mantis life cycle and that adult mantises often die after laying their eggs. They gave Leaf a sweet burial beside their classroom and are now keeping the egg case safe through the winter, hoping to welcome a new generation of mantises in the spring! 🌸🌱
Oct 22
It looks like we’re in for some nice fall weather for Wheeler Homecoming Weekend! 🍂 With 60 degrees in the forecast, we’re looking forward to welcoming our alumni back to campus for a weekend of Wheeler spirit and fun 💜🎉💛. You can check out the full schedule through the link in our bio.
Also, there’s still time to sign up for Saturday morning’s Family Fun Run at 10am and Family Pickleball at 11am, both taking place at Wheeler Farm. The events are free and open to all current families and alumni. To register, use this link https://bit.ly/4ywF0E8
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