Coupeville Sports

Joseph Wedekind lets loose with a serve during practice. (John Fisken photos)

(Super talented) young man with a horn.

Joseph Wedekind is a man of many talents.

The Coupeville High School junior, who celebrates a birthday today, does a little bit of everything, and everything he does, he does well.

On the tennis court he is a favorite of his coach and fans for his strong work ethic — he plays virtually year-round with double mate John McClarin  — and is coming off his best season as a Wolf netter.

He shared team MVP honors with senior Sebastian Davis and, along with McClarin, will be a returning captain next year.

Off the court, if you were to look up Wedekind in a dictionary, you’d find him right there under the term “whip smart.”

A Science Olympiad warrior who also plays in the school’s jazz and pep band, Joseph has talent shooting out in all directions.

Not that he would be the one to tell you that, however, as he’s also a low-key kind of guy not prone to shouting at the world about how awesome he is.

But it’s obvious to those on the outside looking in that he’s going places.

This is the kind of talented, friendly guy who is likely to end up doing big things, both during his remaining high school days and after he departs CHS.

So, we all need to get in good with him now, so he remembers us when he’s all successful.

With that being said, happy birthday, Mr. Wedekind. Enjoy your cake day and keep sailin’ on.

You have always seemed like a genuine class act, on and off the court, and, I guarantee you this, your fan base is an ever-growing one.