Smooth Sailing: A B-UHS Student Services Podcast

In this episode (Season 2, Ep. 2) of the Smooth Sailing podcast, B-UHS theatre students Haley Bouché, Christopher Dunaway, Brittany Sponaugle, and host Mr. Harvey are joined by a special guest all the way from Germany - renowned trauma therapist/trainer and improv player Eva Barnewitz. Together, they discuss the many life lessons of improvisational theatre (a major theme of Barnewitz's work, as well as her guest talk to B-U theatre classes this past week) and how high schoolers can learn to live with a "Yes, And" mentality.

In the first Smooth Sailing episode of Season 2/the 2021-22 school year, Buccaneer Swim Team members Cadence Vincent and Preston Bennett join the podcast fresh off of a combined four state championships in the state swim meet. Along with host Mr. Harvey, they discuss their experience at the state meet and as state champs, the camaraderie they have with their teammates, plans after high school, and advice for potential Buccaneer athletes.

There's no doubt - for all the physical demands of many sports, the mental part of athletics is just as challenging. In this episode of Smooth Sailing, Mr. Harvey is joined by three student-athletes - West Virginia Wesleyan College volleyball player (and B-UHS student teacher) Ms. Savannah Hoffman, B-UHS junior basketball player Shelby McDaniels, and B-UHS sophomore swimmer Preston Bennett. Together, they talk about how to keep your head in the game even when things get challenging.

In the first episode of season 2 of B-UHS' Smooth Sailing podcast, host Mr. Harvey is joined by special guests Elizabeth O'Neill and Iris Tenney, as well as B-UHS principal Mr. Pollock, to talk about how on earth someone can figure out what to do as a career after high school.

Life doesn't always have easy, black and white answers - if anything, 2020 has shown us that things can very easily become uncertain or change frequently. In this episode of Smooth Sailing, Mr. Harvey and co-host Katy Ross are joined by B-UHS students Olivia Ellis and Dylan Goodman as they look into just how to live, and even thrive, when the whole world seems confusing and chaotic.

In the third episode of Smooth Sailing, we explore just what life as a Buccaneer is like, with a little bit of hindsight to help along the way. B-UHS juniors Alexis Lee and Oliver King join Mr. Harvey and Ms. Ross to discuss the ups and downs of high school, major lessons they've learned so far, and what they wish they would have known their freshman year. Whether you're in 9th grade or getting ready to graduate, this episode has something for everyone!

There are lots of stressors for teenagers (and anyone) in today's world. From living with a pandemic to getting that Biology homework done, we often find ourselves “freaked out” by what we face on a day-to-day. In this episode, Mr. Harvey is joined by guest co-host and B-UHS Community In Schools Specialist Katy Ross, as well as student guests Kennedy Samargo and Iris Tenney, as they explore just how to handle the biggest stressors many high schoolers face.

In the inaugural episode of B-UHS Student Services' Smooth Sailing podcast, host Mr. Harvey talks with two guests, junior Cameron Zuliani and senior Dylan Cornett, about the excitement and challenges around returning to school in this unique time. Topics include the difficulty at the beginning of quarantine, thoughts on remote learning days, and ways to plan a solid schedule even as things are so different.

Join us for Smooth Sailing, a Buccaneer Student Services podcast! Every week we'll be talking with students and other guests about the various social/emotional issues faced by Buccaneers and high school students in general. Let us know what you want to hear about - the first episode is on the way!