Former Student

This week we catch up with 2007 graduate Greg Davis to talk about life in Colorado, living that sunk cost life, the trials and tribulations of eating fondue with children, drinking with leprechauns, and alternative ways to pay off student debt. The Former Student podcast is back!

This week we double the fun by talking with early 2000's graduates Scott Beutjer and Brad Cody. We talk with these two legends about setting the record for classroom fines, funding the yearly kickball party, preventing PDA in the Social Studies hallway, marching to your own drummer, parenting struggles, and having fun in high school.

This week we catch up with 2007 wunderkind Chris Profeta. We talk Panthers in Space, stolen graduation valor, Man U ticket bribes, teaching physics to elementary students, parking in teacher parking spots, and caring just one ounce more. The Former Student podcast is here to make everything all right.

This week we catch up with Class of 2003 all-star Amy Shoemaker (now Flick) to talk yearbook fashion, Sum 41 lyrics, Panama City = zero regrets, being a good human, baby toupees, and awkward dog photos. The Former Student podcast is here to save the day!

This week we catch up with the one and only Mr. Kyle Meyer...aka The Baltimore Kid. We talk yo-yoing supremacy, class rankings, driving the wheels off uninsured RX 7's, art class challenges, and travel stories galore. The Former Student podcast is here to make your day 18% better.

Come along as we catch up with Class of 2001 sensation Dr. Kristen Shockley to talk energy sapping babies, clicking (or not) with students, learning to write well at SMHS, UGA expectations, college preparedness, and Thanksgiving-saving trapeze artists of New York City. The Former Student podcast is back for another week of wonder! 

This week we sit down with Class of 2003 SMHS legend Matt Beecher (aka Beech Dog) to talk school spirit, econ standards galore, movies with Mr. Carr, classroom F bombs, vasectomy shenanigans, and graduation night facial injuries. It's the Former Student podcast! Let's do this.

We kick off Season 3 of the Former Student podcast with a wonderful conversation with Class of 2002 all-star Erica Rogers (Massmann). We talk candy bars and haircuts, volleyball jersey supremacy, Nashville greatness, bucket list travel spots, and a whole lot more! Season 3...let's do this!

In this episode of Former Student podcast we're joined by four very special guests who help us remember the life of Lindsey Wegrzyn. A Mt. Rushmore student, friend, and teammate who made the world a better place each and every day.

On this very special episode of Former Student, we host a former student AND and former educator at the same time! Class of 2001 graduate, Jess Parsons and former Starr's Mill teacher, Carsten Reichel join us to about being a first year teacher, blue fish, difference between AP and gifted, cheese plates and Ted Lasso.

Today we sit down with 2006 graduate Josh Sterling. On our first international episode, we explore subjects like red Converse, matchmaker Raymer and Paris travel tips. Make it a great day…

In this episode of Former Student we sit down with class of 2005 graduate Kate Adair (Staples). We talk about moving to a new school, PTC first impressions, Air Force Academy protocols, Montana winters, and the good old USPS. Make it a great day or not…the choice is yours.

In this episode of Former Student we sit down with class of 2002 all-star Eric Shaver. We chat about cussing in class, review game glory, selling Super Bowl ads to the masses and Twitch…something old man Raymer knew almost nothing about. Make it a great day or not…

In this episode of Former Student we sit down (virtually) with 2001 graduate Lakshmi Sridaran. We talk about life as an Executive Director, presidential aspirations, MIT fluff classes, life in New Orleans, and the Bush v Gore election. Make it a great day or not...

In this episode we have ourselves a nice chat with 2001 graduate, Jason Daley. Full disclosure, this one is mostly about soccer. We talk SMHS soccer, Raymer's soccer heyday, World Cup soccer, oh, and there's a little bit of dodgeball sprinkled in there too. Make it a great day or not...

In this episode we chat with 2008 grad, Lindsey Doyle (Shirley) and what a treat it was. We talked Nick Saban's shoe size, snakes, Saturday school, and even snuck in an AP Macro Econ pop quiz. Make it a great day or not...

This week we catch up with class of 05's own, Brennan Strain AKA Kevin. We talk about The Cauldron of Consequence, Project Pat, 10 minute break, the Ivy League of Alabama and much more. Make it a great day or not...

We're so happy to be back in session! On our Season 2 premiere we sit down with class of 2003 all star, Jennifer Arguinzoni. We discuss everything from Floral print denim and Señor Spearpapi, to sir/mam pleasantries and why it's hard to name your kids as a teacher. We hope you enjoy it! Make it a great day, or not.  

Wendy's released the Baconator in June of 2007. One of the most iconic dishes in culinary history turns 14 this year. To celebrate, we thought we'd tell an equally iconic tale of gastronomic glory. The SMHS Baconator-eat-off of 2007 is burned into the collective memories of all who were blessed enough to witness the historic event. For those not lucky enough to see it first-hand, lend us your ears and stomachs… this one is legendary. This Former Student bonus episode marks the first installment of a series…Tales From The Mill.  Bon Appetite! 

This week we sit down with former student, and local legend, Brian Parsons (c/o 2005). In the grand finale of season 1 we discuss being an extraordinarily average student, tap dancing, Finnish education, awesome weddings, Anne's pretzel secrets and so much more! We also introduce a new segment we'll be including in our season 2 episodes...Cheers and Jeers. It's back! Big thanks to everyone who tuned in this season. We'll see you in August. Y'all make it a great summer, or not. The choice is yours.

For the very first time, we talk to Former Student siblings! Sara Ponder (McLaughlin) c/o 2002 and Emily McLaughlin, c/o 2005, were nice enough to sit down with us to talk about the good things in life. We talk soccer, Skyline Chili, twins, Raymer's affinity for child labor, future travel plans and much much more. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours. 

This week we chat with former student, Adam Ashcraft, C/O 2002. We take on the hard issues like, Dot matrix printers, Grady Hospital, buying pit bulls from Big Boi, proper pool maintenance, Raymer 2024 and everything in between. Make it a great day or not. The choice is yours. 

This week we chat with former student, Kursten Sroka (Carr), C/O 2005. We cover topics like, being the new kid, senior superlatives, tales from the snake pit, Kansas City…the city of fountains, travel goals and everything in between. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours.

This week we chat with with Taylor Debartola (c/o 2006). An already legendary writer for The Prowler, Taylor talks us through what he has accomplished since his days in the Cheers and Jeers column of the famed  Starr's Mill newspaper. In this episode we  take on the hard topics like: Kid leashes, the 2008 financial crisis, Monograms, teacher parties, Crime Mob, Dazzles Skating Rink and much more. Tell everyone to like us! 

On this episode of Former Student, we sit down with former student, Caroline Martin (C/O 2007). We cover a lot of ground in this one. Paula Dean, desk induced ankle scars, talking smack on the math department (again), concerts at The Fred, Paul Rudd and pretty much everything in between. Plus, we finally got our first sponsor! As usual, please feel free to share this with every person on your phone and email contact list.

We sit down with former student, Jordan White (C/O 2001). This is a Former Student First! (when you only have 4 episodes, there are going to be a lot of firsts) Jordan is our first student turned teacher on the show! We stroll down memory lane and talk shop about teaching, the 2000 election, "hanging chads", Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, award winning senior pictures and much more! 

We sit down with former student David Speller (C/O 2002). We reminisce about David Speller Appreciation Day, credit card responsibility, Raymer's "lies", Disney World hacks, Labatt vs Molson, Mt. Rushmore and much, much more! Also be sure to follow, subscribe, review, and give all the stars wherever you are listening. Be sure to tell everyone you have ever met in your entire life to listen and do the same.

We sit down with former student, Rikki Hein, AKA Rikki Purdy. We talk about Googling the basics of economics, mid 2000s fashion, The BEST holiday of the year (with the best song too),  Christian Bale's best musical, snow drifts and  plenty more! 

In our first episode, I sit down with former student, Justin Newton. He also happens to be the producer and occasional co-host of the podcast.  We introduce the podcast and talk shop about suburban culture shock, The Chronic, dining options for touring musicians, arguments for (and against)  disruptive behavior in class, homemade tortillas and what kind of impact (if any) I had on his life. Plus, plenty more!