From the Quad
8/18/2022 5:37:00 PM | General
Presented by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Good Evening Demon Deacon Nation!
Let's Go! As I type this edition of From the Quad, our field hockey squad is on the Kentner Stadium's turf scrimmaging North Carolina and tonight at 7 p.m. at Spry Stadium we start counting for real as Coach Tony da Luz and our women's soccer program launch the regular season against Milwaukee! You can also watch live on ACCNX as our in-house crew, led by James Overstreet, will be producing the first of over 40 Demon Deacon contests they will showcase to the world this fall alone! Come check out the Deacs in beautiful Spry Stadium - season and individual game tickets are on sale for as low as $5 per game. Additionally, seating on Walt Chyzowych Hill is free and first-come, first-serve for both men's and women's matches!
While we remember last year's successes illustrated in this 2021-22 Year in Review, which was expertly produced by our in-house communications team, our fall sports teams have been hard at work and our staff is excited to provide the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina at all our venues! From the gridiron, to the weight room, to the pitch, and to the turf, Demon Deacons programs are ready to compete at the highest level this fall and keep building upon the incredible successes we experienced a year ago. Summer has also included special memories like men's basketball's trip to three countries across Europe and volleyball's team-bonding trip to Boone for whitewater rafting.
Among the fans in Spry tonight will be many members of the Wake Forest class of 2026 who arrived on our beautiful Reynolda campus yesterday and were assisted by 242 student-athletes and 54 coaches and athletics staff who volunteered to help move Wake Forest freshmen into their residence halls!
Crisp Lane is Here
On Monday night, the Winston-Salem City Council formally approved Wake Forest University's recommendation to name four roads on the Reynolda Campus in honor of trailblazing professors: Elizabeth Phillips, Dolly McPherson, Marjorie "Marge" Crisp and Herman Eure. The deeply thoughtful process that led to this historic announcement was led by Wake Forest's Advisory Committee on Naming. It is so appropriate and special for Wake Forest Athletics that the approach road to Demon Deacon golf's Haddock House and Dianne Dailey Learning Center is now named in honor of Marge Crisp, a true trailblazer for Wake Forest golf and women's athletics!
Opportunity Awaits! Innovative & Affordable Football 4-Pack Ticket Deals Moving Fast
You have until midnight tonight to purchase your $59 4-pack football tickets for Opening Night of your No. 22-ranked Wake Forest football team two weeks from today at 7:30 p.m. Our trademark 4-pack single game deals will remain available for Opening Night on Thursday, Sept. 1, Liberty on Saturday, Sept. 17, Boston College on Saturday, Oct. 22 and for Senior Day against Syracuse on Saturday, Nov. 19 at an increased price. Buying and sharing a Deacons four-pack is a great way to thank someone who is important to you and share the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina. Additionally, it helps us build on the home field advantage that has helped Demon Deacon football to a 15-2 record over the past three years inside Truist Field!
Season ticket sales are on a record pace, with some areas like Deacon Hill, Chairback Premium, Touchdown Club and Eastside Club already sold out. New or existing ticket holders can visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets to learn more about packages or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 during normal business hours for more information.
For Demon Deacons fans from afar - remember the 'One More Rule.' We have a great home schedule, so get your old roommates together and attend one more game than you did last season. Think about it, if you came to one, then come to two. If you saw the ACC Atlantic and Gator Bowl Champion Demon Deacons live three times in 2021, make it four this fall!
Speaking of gameday, there are great opportunities for community members to be part of the action as a member of our Truist Field hospitality and operations staff and the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina. Athletics' partner, Rhino Sports & Entertainment Services, currently has openings for gameday part-time staff for home football games this fall. Additionally, for those looking for an all-inclusive, turnkey tailgate experience before a home game, exclusive tailgate packages through REVELxp are available and can be reserved now.
Stay tuned to GoDeacs.com and @WakeFB on social media for more fan enhancement announcements, including the return of the Deacon Walk!
DEACTOWN Ambassador Program Enables Special Opportunities
Deacon Club members, local businesses, and groups have a longstanding tradition of participating in this hospitality initiative to introduce new fans to Demon Deacon football or treat clients and employees, schools and organizations, and friends and family to the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina at Truist Field.
By purchasing 20 or more tickets to select Wake Forest football games inside Truist Field you can be a DEACTOWN Ambassador and provide Value to University, Winston-Salem, and the Triad Communities while boosting Demon Deacon home field advantage.
A special shout out is due to DEACTOWN Ambassadors – Harvest Table Culinary Group, Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate, Vannoy Construction, Contract Lumber, Carolina University, and Cassia Capital Partners – who have have already purchased tickets for their employees and clientele to attend Opening Night on Sept. 1. Please click here to fill out a form so you can join them today!
Wake The Demons Pep Rally & Wake Forest Student Engagement
Opening Night festivities begin about 22 hours before kickoff with the Wake the Demons Pep Rally on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 9 p.m. on Hearn Plaza. All students are welcome on the Quad as we introduce the Class of 2026 to game day traditions with our cheer and dance teams and the Spirit of Old Gold & Black. Students will be welcomed by guest speakers President Susan R. Wente, Ph.D., head football coach Dave Clawson, head women's basketball coach Megan Gebbia and me before our traditional night-before-home-game fireworks display over Wait Chapel!
Free student "WAKE THE DEMONS" t-shirts will be available while supplies last, and several late-night food trucks will be on hand to provide free food for students.
From the student tailgate, our freshmen Open the Gates field run and the free student shuttles from Reynolda campus to Truist Field, our Fan Experience staff and Wake Forest Office of Student Life work in close collaboration to provide fun throughout the season! Students are encouraged to download the Screamin' Demon Rewards App and follow @ScrDemonRewards on Twitter for more information.
Will Zalatoris Captures Historic Win - And More Golf and NFL News & Notes
The Currie family and all of Deacon Nation were glued to the screen last Sunday as Wake Forest men's golf alum Will Zalatoris claimed his first career PGA Tour victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. With the victory, Will jumped into first place in the FedEx Cup standings with two events remaining in the playoffs, taking the lead over Scottie Scheffler by 124 points. The playoffs continue this weekend at the BMW Championship in Wilmington, Del.
Meanwhile, four current Demon Deacons men's golfers are competing right now in the 122nd U.S. Amateur title.Watch live on Peacock and the Golf Channel. And congrats as well to Billy Andrade for his tied-for-third place at the Boeing Classic on Sunday! He and Will were teeing off in "tandem" down the stretch Sunday!
It has been fun to watch our #ProDeacs in the NFL and see friends reunite after the games! Stayed tuned to GoDeacs.com and Wake Forest Athletics social media feeds for all the latest news and information on our Demon Deacons!
Winston-Salem Open Returns on Saturday
The Wake Forest tennis complex is again proud to host the Winston-Salem Open beginning on Saturday afternoon! WSO Tournament Director, Jeff Ryan, his staff, and an amazing group of dedicated volunteers bring worldwide attention to our community with this prestigious ATP 250 event which is the final pro tennis circuit stop preceding the U.S. Open. Complete schedule and ticket information can be found here - come experience a world class, family-friendly fun professional tennis event right here in the Triad!
From the Quad Big 3
Here are today's Big 3 ways to help the Deacs:
Earlier today, our former women's basketball coach Charlene Curtis passed away after an extended illness. You can read our announcement about Coach Curtis' trailblazing life here as she was an inspiration to everyone who knew her, living her life with grace and courage,
And last week we lost a loyal and dedicated Wake Forest Athletics colleague, Greg Evans, who tirelessly worked behind the scenes to promote Demon Deacons student-athletes and programs in his role as a Broadcast Engineer. Greg was a 2005 graduate of Wake Forest and a 2010 graduate of Elon University School of Law. On Saturday afternoon, we were honored to attend a special celebration of Greg's life in Welcome, N.C with his mother Melody, father Albert, brother Brian and many family, friends and his Wake Forest fraternity brothers clad in Demon Deacons gear.
Good luck to all the Deacs this weekend, continue to send me your comments and ideas to me at wfuad@wfu.edu, and...
Go Deacs!
John Currie
Director of Athletics
Good Evening Demon Deacon Nation!
Let's Go! As I type this edition of From the Quad, our field hockey squad is on the Kentner Stadium's turf scrimmaging North Carolina and tonight at 7 p.m. at Spry Stadium we start counting for real as Coach Tony da Luz and our women's soccer program launch the regular season against Milwaukee! You can also watch live on ACCNX as our in-house crew, led by James Overstreet, will be producing the first of over 40 Demon Deacon contests they will showcase to the world this fall alone! Come check out the Deacs in beautiful Spry Stadium - season and individual game tickets are on sale for as low as $5 per game. Additionally, seating on Walt Chyzowych Hill is free and first-come, first-serve for both men's and women's matches!
While we remember last year's successes illustrated in this 2021-22 Year in Review, which was expertly produced by our in-house communications team, our fall sports teams have been hard at work and our staff is excited to provide the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina at all our venues! From the gridiron, to the weight room, to the pitch, and to the turf, Demon Deacons programs are ready to compete at the highest level this fall and keep building upon the incredible successes we experienced a year ago. Summer has also included special memories like men's basketball's trip to three countries across Europe and volleyball's team-bonding trip to Boone for whitewater rafting.
Among the fans in Spry tonight will be many members of the Wake Forest class of 2026 who arrived on our beautiful Reynolda campus yesterday and were assisted by 242 student-athletes and 54 coaches and athletics staff who volunteered to help move Wake Forest freshmen into their residence halls!
Crisp Lane is Here
On Monday night, the Winston-Salem City Council formally approved Wake Forest University's recommendation to name four roads on the Reynolda Campus in honor of trailblazing professors: Elizabeth Phillips, Dolly McPherson, Marjorie "Marge" Crisp and Herman Eure. The deeply thoughtful process that led to this historic announcement was led by Wake Forest's Advisory Committee on Naming. It is so appropriate and special for Wake Forest Athletics that the approach road to Demon Deacon golf's Haddock House and Dianne Dailey Learning Center is now named in honor of Marge Crisp, a true trailblazer for Wake Forest golf and women's athletics!
Opportunity Awaits! Innovative & Affordable Football 4-Pack Ticket Deals Moving Fast
You have until midnight tonight to purchase your $59 4-pack football tickets for Opening Night of your No. 22-ranked Wake Forest football team two weeks from today at 7:30 p.m. Our trademark 4-pack single game deals will remain available for Opening Night on Thursday, Sept. 1, Liberty on Saturday, Sept. 17, Boston College on Saturday, Oct. 22 and for Senior Day against Syracuse on Saturday, Nov. 19 at an increased price. Buying and sharing a Deacons four-pack is a great way to thank someone who is important to you and share the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina. Additionally, it helps us build on the home field advantage that has helped Demon Deacon football to a 15-2 record over the past three years inside Truist Field!
Season ticket sales are on a record pace, with some areas like Deacon Hill, Chairback Premium, Touchdown Club and Eastside Club already sold out. New or existing ticket holders can visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets to learn more about packages or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 during normal business hours for more information.
For Demon Deacons fans from afar - remember the 'One More Rule.' We have a great home schedule, so get your old roommates together and attend one more game than you did last season. Think about it, if you came to one, then come to two. If you saw the ACC Atlantic and Gator Bowl Champion Demon Deacons live three times in 2021, make it four this fall!
Speaking of gameday, there are great opportunities for community members to be part of the action as a member of our Truist Field hospitality and operations staff and the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina. Athletics' partner, Rhino Sports & Entertainment Services, currently has openings for gameday part-time staff for home football games this fall. Additionally, for those looking for an all-inclusive, turnkey tailgate experience before a home game, exclusive tailgate packages through REVELxp are available and can be reserved now.
Stay tuned to GoDeacs.com and @WakeFB on social media for more fan enhancement announcements, including the return of the Deacon Walk!
DEACTOWN Ambassador Program Enables Special Opportunities
Deacon Club members, local businesses, and groups have a longstanding tradition of participating in this hospitality initiative to introduce new fans to Demon Deacon football or treat clients and employees, schools and organizations, and friends and family to the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina at Truist Field.
By purchasing 20 or more tickets to select Wake Forest football games inside Truist Field you can be a DEACTOWN Ambassador and provide Value to University, Winston-Salem, and the Triad Communities while boosting Demon Deacon home field advantage.
A special shout out is due to DEACTOWN Ambassadors – Harvest Table Culinary Group, Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate, Vannoy Construction, Contract Lumber, Carolina University, and Cassia Capital Partners – who have have already purchased tickets for their employees and clientele to attend Opening Night on Sept. 1. Please click here to fill out a form so you can join them today!
Wake The Demons Pep Rally & Wake Forest Student Engagement
Opening Night festivities begin about 22 hours before kickoff with the Wake the Demons Pep Rally on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 9 p.m. on Hearn Plaza. All students are welcome on the Quad as we introduce the Class of 2026 to game day traditions with our cheer and dance teams and the Spirit of Old Gold & Black. Students will be welcomed by guest speakers President Susan R. Wente, Ph.D., head football coach Dave Clawson, head women's basketball coach Megan Gebbia and me before our traditional night-before-home-game fireworks display over Wait Chapel!
Free student "WAKE THE DEMONS" t-shirts will be available while supplies last, and several late-night food trucks will be on hand to provide free food for students.
From the student tailgate, our freshmen Open the Gates field run and the free student shuttles from Reynolda campus to Truist Field, our Fan Experience staff and Wake Forest Office of Student Life work in close collaboration to provide fun throughout the season! Students are encouraged to download the Screamin' Demon Rewards App and follow @ScrDemonRewards on Twitter for more information.
Will Zalatoris Captures Historic Win - And More Golf and NFL News & Notes
The Currie family and all of Deacon Nation were glued to the screen last Sunday as Wake Forest men's golf alum Will Zalatoris claimed his first career PGA Tour victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. With the victory, Will jumped into first place in the FedEx Cup standings with two events remaining in the playoffs, taking the lead over Scottie Scheffler by 124 points. The playoffs continue this weekend at the BMW Championship in Wilmington, Del.
Meanwhile, four current Demon Deacons men's golfers are competing right now in the 122nd U.S. Amateur title.Watch live on Peacock and the Golf Channel. And congrats as well to Billy Andrade for his tied-for-third place at the Boeing Classic on Sunday! He and Will were teeing off in "tandem" down the stretch Sunday!
It has been fun to watch our #ProDeacs in the NFL and see friends reunite after the games! Stayed tuned to GoDeacs.com and Wake Forest Athletics social media feeds for all the latest news and information on our Demon Deacons!
Winston-Salem Open Returns on Saturday
The Wake Forest tennis complex is again proud to host the Winston-Salem Open beginning on Saturday afternoon! WSO Tournament Director, Jeff Ryan, his staff, and an amazing group of dedicated volunteers bring worldwide attention to our community with this prestigious ATP 250 event which is the final pro tennis circuit stop preceding the U.S. Open. Complete schedule and ticket information can be found here - come experience a world class, family-friendly fun professional tennis event right here in the Triad!
From the Quad Big 3
Here are today's Big 3 ways to help the Deacs:
- Bring a friend to the Dave Clawson Show on Wednesday next week at Buie's Market and on Monday, Aug. 29 at The Loop! It's a fun opportunity to engage live and in person with Coach Clawson and the legendary Voice of the Demon Deacons Stan Cotten! You can also listen live on the Wake Forest Sports Network and flagship station WBRF 98.1 FM or WWNB 103.9 FM/ 1490 AM, as well as on the Wake Forest Gameday App. The complete show schedule is here.
- Wake Forest University's Face to Face speaker series returns to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on September 14 for a conversation between America's 43rd President George W. Bush and author and presidential historian Jon Meacham. Single tickets to the event with President Bush can be purchased here.
- The Demon Deacons volleyball and field hockey teams get their seasons underway next weekend at Kentner Stadium and Varsity Arena! Remember, all volleyball and field hockey home matches are FREE! Stay tuned to team social media accounts and GoDeacs.com for unique promotions and other information for all home matches.
Earlier today, our former women's basketball coach Charlene Curtis passed away after an extended illness. You can read our announcement about Coach Curtis' trailblazing life here as she was an inspiration to everyone who knew her, living her life with grace and courage,
And last week we lost a loyal and dedicated Wake Forest Athletics colleague, Greg Evans, who tirelessly worked behind the scenes to promote Demon Deacons student-athletes and programs in his role as a Broadcast Engineer. Greg was a 2005 graduate of Wake Forest and a 2010 graduate of Elon University School of Law. On Saturday afternoon, we were honored to attend a special celebration of Greg's life in Welcome, N.C with his mother Melody, father Albert, brother Brian and many family, friends and his Wake Forest fraternity brothers clad in Demon Deacons gear.
Good luck to all the Deacs this weekend, continue to send me your comments and ideas to me at wfuad@wfu.edu, and...
Go Deacs!
John Currie
Director of Athletics
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