An extraordinarily proud New England native, I was born in Northern Vermont and raised in a small border town called Franklin which boasts more cows than people and and exceptional views of foliage and Canada. At the encouragement of my father (an alum), I came to Laramie in 2007 hoping to become a Sports Journalist but quickly changed my mind and decided that I preferred talking over writing. Thus, I graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2011 with a degree in Communication. During my years at the University of Wyoming, I played a semi-mediocre role in the long-awaited rebirth of the UW Student Radio Station, serving as the station's first Sports Director and hosting a morning sports-talk show called 'Sorry To Wake You.' Frequently heard but rarely seen, I have been the Public Address Announcer for almost every sports team at the University of Wyoming and have announced a number of miscellaneous events (sports and otherwise) throughout the Laramie and UW community. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife Loryn and my dog June. I enjoy playing almost any sport the Laramie weather allows, spontaneous trivia competitions and all music that sounds good. I fight regularly to defend the honor of the Boston Red Sox; I cheer for the San Antonio Spurs almost entirely because of my admiration for David Robinson; my favorite sports writers are John Feinstein and Rick Reilly; my favorite band is Barenaked Ladies.
Wesley Kempton
Holocaust Remembrance Week at University of Wyoming
In commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Week, the University of Wyoming has organized a number of events to express the history of the Holocaust and the plight of those who perished.
There will be numerous observances and events ongoing through Sunday, November 13. All are shown with the disclaimer that viewer discretion is advised.
One of the most significant proceedings will be
Stage Set for WHSAA Football Championships
Friday night across Wyoming brought an end to all discussion about who would make the trip to Laramie for the state football championships at War Memorial Stadium. After a season of drama and at times, turmoil, all the tickets are punched...
The Value of Wyoming Cowboy Football… [AUDIO]
Imagine if you will, that every college football program in America, were to be valued, and then sold much like a for-profit business; what would you be willing to pay for a school such as... the University of Wyoming?
Evanston Rolls Over Laramie- Plainsmen back into 4A Football Playoffs
It took about five hours for the Laramie Plainsmen to travel to Evanston for their final regular season football game of the 2011 season.
It felt like the game took twice that.
Ghoulish Gaffes You Can Avoid…
Synonymous with Halloween is the question, “Trick Or Treat?!?!” In fact, this symbolic slogan for dressing up and taking candy from strangers is now more of a verb than it is a question, as in, “I’m going to go trick-or-treating this year, I don’t care if I am a college graduate!” In association with this phrase, we think of candy, costumes, fall colors, pumpkins, we think of fun. Unfortunately
The last time Wyoming Volleyball beat CSU…
On Saturday, the Wyoming Cowgirls Volleyball team upset #23 ranked Colorado State at home in five games. The victory was thrilling and historic, a truly remarkable effort by the Wyoming team.
Wyoming had lost 26 consecutive Border War matches to the Rams, dating back 14 years. In those 26 matches (each best of five contests), UW had won only 10 games. Obviously, CSU has been dominant, but to tr
UW Hall of Fame Class of 2011: 7 Inductees in 7 Days
In honor of the newly inducted members of the University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame, we will provide the seven inductees over a course of seven days.
Day 7: 1986-1987 Men's Basketball Team
Twenty-five seasons ago, a Cowboy basketball team put together one of the greatest runs in Wyoming history, reaching the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament...
UW Hall of Fame Class of 2011: 7 Inductees in 7 Days
In honor of the newly inducted members of the University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame, we will provide the seven inductees over a course of seven days.
Day 6: Jim Walden, Football, 1958-1959
Fifty-one years ago, the Wyoming Media Guide described their quarterback as a man known for his, "passing, running, punting and sparkling leadership."