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Big Daddy’s Finale

Bill Faircloth (’64) is retiring after a remarkable run in Deacon football.
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An Unforgettable Character

Peahead Walker — part coach, part comedian — lifted Wake Forest's football fortunes while doing it his way.
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‘It’s a great day to be a Deacon!’

For alumni parents, it's an especially great day
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His lucky 13th Olympics

USA Today's Thomas O'Toole ('78) on handball, beach volleyball and Simone Biles.
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2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Jocelyn Burton (’80), David Dupree (MBA ’78) and Bob McCreary (’61) honored.
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Jackie Murdock (’57): The Deacon in his Den

Former basketball star and coach relishes his black and gold memories.
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2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: Bob McCreary (’61)

Former football player's passion for athletics runs high.
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10 for 10

What happened when we asked Dr. Edwin Graves Wilson ('43) questions about himself? He answered every one. Graciously and delightfully, of course.
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‘Ouch, My Toes!’

Barefoot kicker Eddie Ladd (’59) caused quite a stir.
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‘Well done, Bobby and team.’ Dad.

Men's soccer Coach Bobby Muuss and his top-ranked team have a loyal fan on Facebook: the coach's father, John.
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Deacs don’t run cold

David Shannon's ('79) vision started with a single complaint about the weather.
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Life behind the mask

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‘Wes Got Range’

Former Deacon lineman Wes Bryant ('05) finds niche as host of online food/sports show.
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“Love’s Labor’s Lost” meets “The Groundling”

Playwright and director Marc Palmieri ('94) brings his newest play to campus
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Cinderella Deacs ’79

Jay Venuto ('81) remembers Wake's magical run to the Tangerine Bowl.
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Connecting Boys Sole to Soul

Ashley Armistead ('91) founds Let Me Run, a nonprofit focused on wellbeing.
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The father of Wake Forest ROTC

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An off-the-court reunion in Vietnam

In 1966, teammates Al Koehler ('63) and Butch Hassell ('64) crossed paths in South Vietnam.
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