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Nicole Chamberlin ’14 Earns National Recognition at Classical Singer Competition

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Nicole Chamberlin, alumna of Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Music, received national recognition for her participation in the Classical Singer Competition in San Antonio, Texas this past May. Out of 1,500 singers, Chamberlin was one of the few to progress to the live rounds of both divisions: advancing to the Semifinals of the musical theatre division and the Finals of the classical voice division. Her success earned her a scholarship to the Graduate Vocal Arts Program at Bard College in Annadale-on-Hudson, N.Y., and a place in the Tyrolean Opera Program in Austria.

Congratulations, Nicole!

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Aaron Smith ’14 Competes in Ironman Triathlon

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Illinois Wesleyan Scholar Athlete Aaron Smith ’14 competed in the Ironman Triathlon at Couer d’Alene, Idaho this past June, completing the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26-mile, and 385-yard marathon in just over fourteen hours. Smith speaks about his experience in an interview with the Journal Gazette and Times-Courier. “There were hundreds of people lining the finish line,” Smith said. “As I came into the finish chute Mike Reilly announced ‘Aaron Smith and NCAA championship runner, you are an Ironman’ and it brought tears to my eyes. I wore my Wesleyan track singlet.”
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Cyclists competing in the Ironman Coeur d’Alene

Smith ’14 was chosen as the “Best Newcomer” for the IWU Men’s Cross Country team as a freshman, was named the “Most Valuable Performer” on the IWU Men’s Track and Field team in the 2012-2013 season, and won the 800-meter run at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin outdoor meet as a senior with a time of 1:54.57.

Aaron Smith ’14 in his senior year Track and Field roster picture

Congratulations, Aaron!