INSIDE 8101 - A Holy Family Catholic High School Podcast

Kamea Bale,  Eli Bresnan, Michael Garlets, and Abigail Ries sit down for a conversation with Chef Nate in this episode of Holy Family's Inside 8101 - Student Edition podcast.  They to discuss the impact of last year's Spirit of Fire Fund-a-Need for kitchen equipment and bus lobby upgrades, a future vision for the program, and much more!

President Mike Brennan sat down with John Dols (Principal) and Melissa Livermore (Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs) to talk about May Term. May Term is a new academic program at Holy Family, designed to provide unique and enriching learning experiences by offering a series of elective courses that stretch students' imaginations, offer exposure to new topics and ideas, and afford opportunities for diving deeper into subject areas.

In this episode of Inside 8101, President Mike Brennan is joined by Principal John Dols to talk about leading a high school during a pandemic.

Activities Director Nick Tibesar returns to the podcast, this time to talk about our new year-end award process for student athletics and activities!

Host Mike Brennan sat down with Holy Family's International Student Coordinator, Jorge Oconitrillo, to talk about his personal journey as an international student (1:20), the importance of international experiences (7:42), how international students hear about us (12:29), and more!

In this episode, President Brennan sits down to talk about Holy Family's individualized and personalized approach to college planning.

Scott Breimhorst, Vice President for Enrollment and School Partnerships, and Erin Hesse, Director of Finance, answer questions about scholarships and tuition assistance at Holy Family, especially for families considering Holy Family for the first time.Learn all about tuition at Holy Family (2:02), Scholarships and Financial Aid (6:09), our tuition assistance program (18:37), and more (30:46)!

President Brennan is joined by Melissa Livermore, Dean for Academic Support, and Meg Redshaw, Learning Specialist, for a conversation on how we support a variety of learning styles and encourage students to become independent learners who are prepared for college and beyond. Learn about Meg and Melissa's Journeys (4:04), Academic Support (7:09), The Role of the Student and Parent in Learning (31:20), and their success stories (38:27)! 

Campus Minister and Theology Teacher Lynnae Bosch and Chaplain Fr. Nels Gjengdahl join President Brennan in this episode for a discussion on the meaning and importance of the Advent season, both at school and in their own spiritual lives. Learn about the spirit of Advent (5:15), How they focus on Advent (9:56), and advice how how you can better connect with the season (19:35).

President Brennan is joined in this episode by Holy Family Visual Arts Instructor Shelagh Gamble and alumnus Peter Kerkvleit '17 to talk about the importance of fine arts as part of a high school curriculum. Kerkvliet, a senior at Savannah College of Art and Design, speaks to the encouragement and flexibility he received from teachers and administrators as he started his college courses early. 

Principal Kathie Brown and Assistant Principal John Dols join President Brennan to talk about our newest program, CANVAS. This four-year program helps students make connections with each other, with faculty and staff, and, most importantly, with the people God has designed them to be.

During this episode of Inside 8101, guest host and HF theology teacher Doug Bosch interviews alumnus Tanner Anderson '05, just days before the nationwide release of his movie The Turkey Bowl.2:34 - Tanner's beginnings as an actor/producer4:27 - Why Tanner chose Holy Family11:09 - Parallels between The Turkey Bowl and Tanner's journey17:38 - The importance of perseverance20:00 - Tanner's message to Holy Family Students

Holy Family Catholic High School President Mike Brennan launches “Inside 8101” podcast with Activities Director Nick Tibesar. They discuss how students can find the right balance between academics and extracurriculars.7:35 – Activities Develop Grit, Toughness, and Grace11:38 – The Right Balance for Your Family14:48 – Connecting the Dots from Middle School20:41 – Activities Fit the “Holy Family Way”