WWE wrestler inspires Westcliffe students to dream big

By Joan Janzen

The students at Westcliffe Composite School were thrilled to receive a visit from professional wrestler Cody Deaner, also known as Chris Gray, last week. His “Dare to Dream Big” presentation was well received by students and staff.

All the students at Westcliffe Composite School enjoyed chatting with WWE wrestler Cody Deaner, also known as Chris Gray, and getting a close-up look at his championship belt. Photo courtesy of Westcliffe Composite School Facebook page.

“We had a wonderful, uplifting presentation from WWE wrestler Cody Deaner,” principal Erin Pinceman reported. “He focused on being positive and never giving up on your dream!”

Outside of the ring, Chris spends his time teaching students important life principles he learned while pursuing his passion. Some of those lessons include that you can be whatever you want to be if you put in the work, positive motion creates positive emotion, and while we cannot all be the biggest, strongest, fastest or most talented, we can all give 100 per cent effort in all that we do and dare to dream big.

“The whole school got to hold his championship belt and talk to him! It was a great presentation!” Ms. Pinceman concluded. It was definitely a fun afternoon for all the students.