Students, teachers, and staff at Viewpoint School giving their voice to share!
A fascinating and informative discussion with Anjali, Class of 2005, about the projects she is working on at NASA and how she enjoys the various ways to get her messaging out to people that there is no Planet B!
This episode is brought to you by Rachel H, (2026), and Viewpoint's Podcasting Club. Transcript available.
Zooming with Zach, we hear how he has been working to improve and support the livelihoods of Latin American women in Mexico and Colombia (soon to expand to more areas of Latin and South America) with his company, Elenas.
"This year, we are extremely thrilled to welcome 48 new students coming from all over the world to join our Patriot family as freshmen."Transcript available here.
Summer is an excellent time for listening to podcasts! The Middle School and Upper School VPod student producers wanted to thank as many people as possible before time ran out, and while they were sad not to personally mention each individual teacher, this third episode in the series demonstrates how caring the entire Viewpoint faculty and staff is, and that the feeling is mutual! To everyone who works at Viewpoint: Thank you, and see you in the fall. To the students: If you want to podcast next year, email Mrs. Cole, who will be offering a podcasting club. Happy Summer!
I always thought podcasting meant being a celebrity. But, after almost a year of making podcasts and learning new skills, I realized it is so much more than that. From thinking I was going to be on iHeart radio, to crying over imperfect episodes, I've experienced it all. I believe that all these hilarious memories on my journey as a podcaster gave me skills that will serve me for a lifetime. "What was my journey?" you may ask, you'll just have to listen to find out!This episode is brought to you by Leah, a student podcaster for the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.
“There's nothing like live theatre,” as Mr. Monarch says. This year, Viewpoint Middle School's Spring Musical is finally back in person with Disney's Descendants, and students and teachers have much to say. Listen to hear their thoughts and experiences from everything about coming back to rehearsing in person to all of their favorite songs and memories. This episode is brought to you by Allison, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript available
This is the second part in a series of tributes to the Viewpoint faculty, staff, and administration. This episode is made by Middle and Upper School podcasters, and expresses gratitude to Middle and Upper School educators. Thank you for all that you do. Check back for more episodes coming soon.
The Third Grade Class of 2031 recorded sections of VP News over several weeks and their first episode is finally out! Listen in on this student-led podcast!
This is the first part in a series of tributes to the Viewpoint faculty, staff, and administration. This episode is made by Middle and Upper School podcasters, and expresses gratitude to Middle and Upper School educators. Thank you for all that you do. Check back for more episodes coming soon.(Transcript coming soon)
The 8th grade El Capitan Retreat was an incredible experience. We got to travel with our friends, classmates and teachers. We participated in so many breathtaking outdoor activities like kayaking, night walk, ropes course and hike. In this episode, students and faculty chaperones will share their exciting stories on this amazing trip. This episode is brought to you by Rachel, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript available. Music credit: Sadie
The 6th annual Diversity Leadership Day occurred on February 2, 2022. Many unforgettable, spectacular and extraordinary things happened on that day. Our presenters, listeners and workshop sponsors have much to say. This episode is brought to you by Rachel, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript coming soon.
Ever wonder how a holiday like Valentine's Day came about? Well then, listen along as I go through the Strange and Interesting History of Valentine's Day, including things such as gods of love, outlawed marriages, and sacrifices; I think you'll find it's quite a wild ride.This episode is brought to you by Max, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.Credits: Historical information comes from history.com; chapter transitions from fakeyou.comTranscript coming soon!
In this episode my aunt will share her immigration journey. This story begins in Russia in about 1988. Living in Russia at the time was hard and dreadful. My grandparents (my aunt's parents) decided it was time to leave Russia. My aunt will share all the fun stories, all experiences, and some secrets that no one knows! If you want to hear the twists and turns and amazing advice, click play and enjoy! (Also make sure to listen to parts one and two, and stay tuned for part four!!)This episode is brought to you by Leah, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.
This episode is brought to you by Rachel and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript coming soon to Viewpoint School.
Learn how phone usage affects your ability to focus and be productive. Credit to Reviews.org for statistics included in this episode (https://www.reviews.org/mobile/cell-phone-addiction) This episode is brought to you by the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript coming soon to Viewpoint School.
This is a story about my grandparent's immigration journey. Did you listen to part one of Stories with Me? I interviewed my dad and got his perspective of this immigration story! In today's episode, my grandparents will be sharing their perspectives of this story, from moving across the country to finding a new job. The twists and turns are unpredictable! So, click play and enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Leah, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript available to Viewpoint listeners here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jd1cLrtVFH_fnKTE8-LxvN2fbA-hTxejwF2Sg5BdasY/edit?usp=sharing
This is a story about my dad's immigration journey. This story starts in Russia in about 1988. Living in Russia at the time was hard and dreadful. My grandparents (my dad's parents) decided it was time to leave Russia. For my dad, that means: leave school, bye-bye friends, adios home town, because it was time to go to America! If you want to hear the twists and turns and amazing advice, click play and enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Leah, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class. Transcript available to Viewpoint School
This first episode in the Jazz Lab Series Episode introduces you to Viewpoint's Jazz Lab to get you excited to join this course. Topics include the student musical experiences, why do students want to join the Jazz Lab, why and how our Jazz Lab instructor started this super fun and unique zero period course, and how Jazz Lab welcomes new students to join us.This episode is brought to you by Rachel, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.Transcript available
The very first episode of Club Analysis! In this episode we check out a club called Radio Plays that creates some fun stories, including a story about criminal mice and another about the pope being a dinosaur!This episode is brought to you by Max, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.Transcript availableThank you to Radio Plays for allowing us to use their audio in this episode.
In the very first episode of ‘Sports&Beyond,' listen to the stories and struggles of Travis Kikugawa's life as a tennis and soccer coach. Travis shares unique memories and challenges he has encountered along his teaching journey and gives some inspirational advice!This episode is brought to you by Leah, and the VPod, a production of Viewpoint's Zero Period Podcasting Class.Transcript available.
Welcome to the VPod, brought to you by student podcasters in Viewpoint's Zero Period class.Transcript available
Mrs. Cole interviews Laurel, class of 2024, about her original song, Rise Above, created for the Stronger Than Hate Challenge.
Vincent van Gogh was a very famous artist who is known to be one of the most influential post-impressionist artists, yet most people only know him through a few of his pieces, like Starry Night, or solely the fact that he sliced off his ear. What is less known about him is his death, and what the real cause of it was. Previously being written off as a suicide, this famous painter's death has been reopened due to speculations and evidence that it might actually be a murder. In this episode of Historical Horrors, Payton and Izzy will be diving deeper into the life and death of this extremely influential painter.
In this podcast, we take a trip to the past; we interview my family members about their lives before adulthood. In this episode, I'm doing things a little bit differently. I have both my mom and dad here with me to do an interview and reflection about their lives before adulthood.
Hello everybody! Today I am interviewing Ms. Jacoby about her small pets with big hearts. Even though most people are afraid of these mystery animals, they are actually harmless and super sweet. I heard her pets never bite.Please tune in to learn more about these small, scary, and kind animals.
In this podcast, we take a trip to the past. We interview my family about their lives before adulthood. In this interview, I'm speaking with my mom, Aja, about her childhood, crazy college experiences, and her life while working in fashion.
Hello everybody! I hope you are excited to learn about one of the fluffiest animals on the planet! I will be interviewing Mrs. Cole about one of her pets, however I will only reveal this pet in the episode. If you are curious about the mystery pet, please tune in to hear. You wont be disappointed!
Hello football fans! It's Alex and Camden with another top 10 list. In this episode we are doing top 10 cornerbacks. Listen to the podcast to hear two football experts argue about their lists.
The infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692: A story that everyone has heard, but few know the deep details about why this hysteria came to be. In this episode of Historical Horrors, Payton and Izabella will be diving into the history of this insane event, as well as diving deeper into the details and theories that you might not have heard of in history class. Transcript available here. (Produced as part of an Upper School podcasting class. Contact Mrs. Cole for more information on the course.)Credits:https://www.salem.org/salem-witch-trials/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/
This week your football podcasters, Alex and Camden, switch things up for an episode on the NBA. (Produced as part of an Upper School podcasting class. Contact Mrs. Cole for more information on the course.)
In this episode, Ashley, the host of Today and Tomorrow, discusses the psychological impacts that the coronavirus has had on the world, and how going into quarantine has affected both our physical and mental health. (Produced as part of an Upper School podcasting class. Contact Mrs. Cole for more information on the course.)Transcript Available Here
Hello football fans, it's Alex and Camden with another top 10 list. In this episode we are doing top 10 running backs! Listen to the podcast to hear two football experts argue about their lists. Also, there is a surprise at the end that you can't miss! (Transcript available here.)
We’ve got another one for you. This one touches on neuroscience and getting a deeper understanding of how we learn and some of the obstacles that get in the way of our ability to focus. We were fortunate enough to have Gracie S, '21, join our recording to offer a student perspective to the conversation as well.
Do you ever watch football and form opinions on who the best players are at their position? Our podcast does just this and expresses our opinions on who we think the top 10 QBs are and why. Our podcast is great for people who love football and want to compare their football opinions to ours.
Get introduced to seven new podcast shows being produced by Upper School students this spring. Want to learn how to host your own podcast? Sign up for a for-credit English elective in podcasting this summer. You can work asynchronously! Find more information here: https://www.summeratviewpoint.org/grades-9-adult/for-credit-courses
In this podcast, we take a trip to the past. Morgan interviews her father about his life before adulthood. He tells her his story of his journey with basketball and his past experiences growing up.
Do you believe in witchcraft? While usually making appearances in horror movies and children's novels like, "Harry Potter," witchcraft has been believed to exist for hundreds of years. Over the past several centuries there have been thousands of witch hunts, and trials-even legislation passed in hopes of preventing it. Although most believe such sorcery is a figment of the past, witchcraft continues to be a pressing issue today-and is represented all throughout American and European history.
Kurt Cobain is a household name known by any rock fan. Almost everyone knows his name and who he is. But how well do you actually know the lead singer and songwriter of Nirvana? On today’s episode of Historical Horrors, Payton and Izabella will be getting to know this famous rock star a little more and will dive a little deeper into what caused his untimely death.
Are you a pet lover? Are you fascinated about animals? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own an exotic pet? If so, this podcast is for you! This is my first episode in my new podcast called Exotic Pets Detective! Please listen if you're interested in cool animals and unique stories!
The experience of being a racial minority is complex— it comes with the array of nuances and experiences that makes up our identities living in a foreign nation. Join Erica — a student who has lived in three different countries— as she interviews various people from different walks of life about how they interpret the world around them. It does not matter whether you are a man, a woman, old, young, Black, White, Asian, Latinx: if you want to learn more about the perspectives of those around you, come along for the ride.
Today I talked to Josie about our top Roblox games now, as well as why I don't follow her on Roblox. Tune into find out which Roblox games you should invest in playing.
How can students help the school (and each other) improve well-being and engagement with learning? How can parents help? Join Viewpoint Senior Gracie Schechter and parent Courtney Spikes for a conversation about student leadership in the Challenge Success initiative.
This time Katie Hanks, Upper School Dean of Students, joined the alliance to talk about the idea of being authentically you and the different roles through which we seek to be our authentic selves. Great conversation, listen in!
Join Parent, Courtney Spikes, Board Member, Jill Schechter, and Administrator, Anneke Emerson for a conversation about redefining success.
Mr. Rivers and Dr. Steiger were joined by 11th Graders Clare W., Chloe P., and our Upper School counselor, Leslie Piccioni. Together we discussed mental health and wellness through the pandemic with a student-centered lens. These students know the importance of generalizing the conversation and opening the discussion around mental health. It was a great conversation with a lot of good information and useful tips.
What really is artificial intelligence? How will its development disrupt our workplace and schools? How should students prepare for this future? John interviews Mr. Donoghue to learn all about it.
Avalon shares new rides and fun facts about Disney from an expert. (Credit for sound effects: Roller Coaster Screams, sound effects by InspectorJ of Freesound.org)
This episode by Alex and Camden takes a fun twist on what the future of lacrosse holds.
What will schools look like after the pandemic, and into the future? Mrs. Emerson and Mrs. Cole interview experts to find out.
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