Meet your ATC

Following the tradition of last year’s blog “Florida Breeze,” it’s time to meet the members of the ATC (I will endeavor to keep this fairly brief and entertaining):

Coaches:

Dan ‘Dr Dan’ Bechard: One who’s composure at times verges on Vulcan. He is also known as ‘Danimal’ but I’m not touching that one. Actively prepping for a Gala dance off with Vanessa (hint: get your Gala tickets!).

Matt ‘Wakeout’ Waddell: A clever joker, manages to keep us laughing. He was quite excited about the ice cream dispenser at the university cafeteria. Driving skills rivaled only by well, pretty much everyone except Mario Andretti. Batman to Dan’s Robin. His volleyball skills rival those of Tiger Woods. Best lightweight nutrition support available.

Athletes:

Derek Stedman: aka me, one who managed not to read the label on the drink dispenser. He was quite excited to write the blog this year.

Jill ‘the smoker’ Moffatt: Her coughing on the way down suggested a pack a day, or a cold. Your call…

Sarah ‘actually has a voice’ Royce: The prankster of the group, has managed to circumvent Matt’s defenses a couple times already for a few hearty laughs. Has been known on occasion to consume entire cinnabons.

Vanessa ‘velociraptor’ Beland: Excited to discuss pretty much anything. She was excited by a, well anything really.

Claudia ‘ not contagious’ Blandford: Partner in crime to Vanessa’s discussions. She can’t wait for Chipotle.

Andrew ‘big spoon’ Mcguire: “I’m not a lightweight, just a small heavyweight”, but that’s ok b/c it means I can eat what I want.

Beth ‘B-Farnes ‘ Farnell: A Kingston native who betrayed the Gaels by coming to Western. Enough said.

Jody ‘the pianist‘ Schuurman: The most studious of the group, her epic piano playing reaches Dakin –esq heights.

Chaundra ‘pele‘ Manorome: The queen of random you tube videos, don’t ask because chances are she’s already seen it. Intense about soccer.

Robert ‘this would look nice in the summer‘ Dodd: I wasn’t sure what to write here until he literally ran into our room and announced that the Arizona Republican Debate is on TV. Hmmm.  A fine connoisseur of southern colonial architecture.

Jerome ‘little spoon’ VanLee: I am from Holland! Isn’t that weird! But actually, the tall novice who pulls a mighty erg, and eats too much pizza.

Andrew ‘I know I’m a dick, but’ Boui:  Current lead for the Dolphin award, look out Michael Phelps

Kathleen ‘Freak Out’ Morrison: Don’t worry, she’s a lifeguard, however she may or may not be afraid of going in the water.

Kristen ‘goal post’ Bujnowski: During a game of soccer, while most people would prefer to play positions such as forward, defense, etc. She asked to play the goal post.

Alyssa ‘super serious’ Ethier: Look again, she’s actually smiling.

Calin ‘hair friendly’ Deguefe: Swag swag swagga from Guelph.