Meet the WNE Delegation to the Rio 2016 Olympics

Paul "Happy" Harris ’17 (Shrewsbury, MA) has been hungry for more international adventure ever since his SEA program in France, and sees the Rio Olympics course as a capstone to studying abroad. 

Chelsea “Prez” Johnson ’17 (Holland, MA) was intent on going to the Rio Olympics ever since she first learned about the opportunity during her initial campus visit, which aspiration will shortly be realized.

Tyler “Cristo” Kasuba ’18 (Milford, CT) is excited about being a roadie for Team USA and lending his support to athletes and teams competing under the banner of the Red, White, and Blue.

Kevin "Easy" McLaughlin ’18 (Monson, MA) imagines that going to the Rio Olympics will be invigorating and enlightening, with the chance to immerse himself in a Turkish bazaar of culture and sport.

Emily “Picasso” Painter ’18 (Northborough, MA) dreams of working for the Olympics someday, and this trip will give her a rare glimpse of what it takes to stage the grand spectacle that is the Olympic Games.

Jeremy “JB” Proto ’18 (Stratford, CT) says that in addition to all the advantages that WNE provides its students, being able to attend the Olympic Games as part of a course is priceless.

Rickie “Fred” Rizos ’17 (Southampton, MA) will redeem a regret that she’s had since high school when she passed on the chance to go to Spain . . . with a trip to the Rio Olympics.  

Erika “Sunshine” Sheinhait ’18 (Framingham, MA) believes that there is no better way to learn about a culture than by traveling to a locale, which she will soon experience.  In Rio.  At the Olympics.

Francesco "Frankie" Siniscalchi ’18 (Hampden, MA) made it his mission to go to the Olympics during his college career, which he will realize from August 4 to 14, 2016.

Ryan "Private" Smith ’19 (Weston, VT) is simply looking forward to witnessing the best athletes in the world compete on the global stage that is the Olympics, no matter the sport.

Mike “Jack” Spratt ’17 (Blackstone, MA) says that going to Rio for the Olympics is a dream come true, and anticipates that it could be a life-defining experience in terms of his career choice.

Paul “Padre” St. Pierre ’17 (Holden, MA) became fascinated with the Olympics as a child after hearing firsthand stories from great uncle and legendary Olympic figure skating coach, Frank Carroll.