Wisconsin School for the Deaf - The Wisconsin Times Vol. 135 No. 3 Spring 2014 | Page 23

Mock Wedding

Students in the Marriage and
Family class culminated the
semester studies with a Mock
Wedding. Within the new
Chesebro Building is the Great Hall. Folding chairs were set, and the aisle
awaited flower petals. Elementary students, Mia Eldred and Calvin Cuppy
were asked to be the flower girl and ring bearer.
Celebrant of the faux vows was WSD ASL Specialist, Mr. David Copeland.
Behavioral Specialist, Mrs. Polly Slappey was the mother of all three brides,
but walked Toni Lovrek down the aisle to her groom Michael Lawson.
High School Teacher, Mr. James Tomasino, walked both Alaqua Cox and
Camille Kangas to their grooms, Gunner Hahn and Damon Hopp, respectively. The three brides shared their
bridesmaids: Lyssa Matsche, Teresa Baumgartner and Chandre Kimble, and the shared groomsmen were Tanner
Evans, Hailey Przybylski, and Brandon Carter. Mr. Copeland explained some of the vocabulary commonly used
in marriage ceremonies including: bond, trials, and commitment as well as the tradition of the wedding ring.
A reception followed in the cafeteria. Two students from Mrs. Turcsany-Lopez’s Foods class catered the event.
Both Daniel Orizaba and Daniel Romera have expressed interest in cooking and food service. Together they
made a wedding cake with fondant, hors d’ oerves, fruit punch and lemonade.
The groomsmen each offered a toast to one of the couples. Tanner Evans spoke about the many years he knew
the couples, especially Damon. He said, “We have been friends since middle school; we played football, and
were trouble makers together; we are best friends. So Damon and Camille, I wish you good luck and a long
future together. I am proud of you!” Very nice words Tanner, and we hope that all of our WSD students make
positive and long lasting life choices.

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