The Share Chair Podcast

The future of The Share Chair podcast comes into question as Spring Lake student host and editor, Adriana Zamarron, nears graduation. As our podcast comes to a possible close, we invite Fruitport High School host Greg Kobylak and podcast founder David Theune to explore the impact of this storytelling adventure.

Listen to the cast of Mamma Mia! from Fruitport High School as they share their passion and show thanks for the entire team that supports a big theater production. Join students Brantley Mellem and Kadie Juska along with host Mr Kobylak for a conversion you are sure to enjoy.

In this weeks episode of the Share Chair podcast, we meet Brad and Christian - two Champions of Healthy Manhood at Resilience. Resilience is a non-profit organization that advocates against violence: more specifically, domestic violence. As champions, Brad and Christian teach courses to men and boys that encourage them to detach themselves from societal expectations of masculinity and; ultimately, foster healthy manhood. Join in as they familiarize us with their work, personal journeys, and the overarching mask that most men and boys live in.

Listen in as Fruitport Student, Prisha Chaudhry, describes how the challenge of moving to a foreign place at a young age has formed her into the hardworking young woman she is today. Host, Greg Kobylak, leads the conversation to discover how Prisha has reacted to the drastic change in her life, and what it has led to in the present.

Greg, our Share Chair Partner at Fruitport High School, meets with Avis Downey, a queer trans male. As Avis explores his identity, he understands that there is a spectrum surrounding his gender that isn't easily defined. Avis continues to explore his journey with gender identity, while also navigating hobbies, school, and relationships; which shows to be challenging. Join in on this informational and interesting podcast!

Dive into a perspective-changing episode with Axle Kwiatkowski. Axle is a transman, in this episode Axle shares his story, and all of the light and darkness that surrounds his public identity. Throughout this conversation, we explore several compelling 'issues' surrounding the LGBTQ+ [but more specifically the trans] community. This podcast is incredibly meaningful, and I think it is important for everyone to take a look into what it means to be trans.

Listen in on Senior Levi Glynn's experience with continuing to challenge himself. Join us to hear his physical and mental journey with Cross Country, and how it has contributed to his life. Levi Glynn gives us a glimpse into his passion for running and how it symbolizes his self-indulgence to continue working on himself and his goals.

Tune in on a packed interview with Jessica Stewart, Spring Lake High School's first-ever female Kicker of the Varsity Football Team! Listen in on Jessica's journey with sports and how she came to be a true representation of the evolving sports era at Spring Lake High School this year. Not only is she an inspiration to young girls all over the district, but she inspires all of us to trudge over the limitations of our modern world and seize the opportunities that surround us.

This week, The Share Chair Podcast visits Fruitport one last time for this season. There, we got to meet Julie Ferguson. Julie has taught since 1988, and has incluenced countless classes of kindergarteners. With the announcement of her retirement, Julie comes to us with stories of her years teaching, differences of then and now, and just why she loves her job as a teacher. Tune in for more on Julie's story and stick around for one final episode from The Share Chair Podcast!

With much anticipation to graduate in only a matter of months, Spencer Cobb was ready to take off into adulthood. Unfortunately, a severe injury to his spine left him paralyzed and took away any hopes of the life he had hoped for, or so he thought. Many publications have covered the accident and the slow mend of his body, but today we meet with Spencer to learn who he is. The indomitable mind set, the bright future, the man who is far more than just an injury: Spencer Cobb. Tune in this week for more on Spencer's story and stick around for more from The Share Chair Podcast.

This week at Spring Lake High School, The Share Chair Podcast met with Tyler Robinson. Tyler introduces us to his rap career as "G0LDNBXY", and gives us some history on the turns it has taken. Later, we delve into what makes music special to him and how he reflects that on his own life. Tune in for more on Tyler's story and stick around for more on The Share Chair Podcast.

This week on The Share Chair Podcast we meet three different students at Fruitport High School. Mylee, Brooklyn, and Caden are all members of the Be NICE program. This episode, they speak about what it truely means to represent the program, and doing more than just being kind to others. This episode we get some insight on the rollout of Be NICE at Fruitport and how they have navigated so far. Tune in for more on their story and stick around for more on The Share Chair Podcast.

This week on The Share Chair Podcast, we meet Sophmore Ava Davidson. Ava has seen many successes this year. From making All-State choir to taking a lead role in the production "White Christmas", Ava is certainly at the top of her heap. However, she now faces the question of what comes next, how can she continue to grow? This episode, Ava gives us insight on her future goals and what levels of work and dedication it takes to succeed, because nothing ever is easy, and we together explore a series of philosophical discussions that can be attuned to anyone's life. Tune in for more on Ava's story and stick around for more on The Share Chair Podcast.

Mixed emotion fills The Share Chair studio as we welcome Adriana Zamarron not only to the podcast, but to the role of student producer. The old adage would suggest that, as a new door opens for Adriana, one closes as well. Sadly, for us it means that our beloved David Theune will be leaving the podcast for good, and is joining us for one last interview over his last seven years of dedication to this wonderful podcast. To meet Adriana and give a final goodbye to Theune, check out this latest episode, and stick around for more from The Share Chair Podcast.

This week, The Share Chair goes over to Fruitport to meet Katee Tompkins & Kadie Juska. With the opening night of their musical "The Addam's Family" just around the corner, both of them share some excitement for the new show, as well as the acting careers that have led them to the stage today! Listen in for more on their story and stay tuned for more from The Share Chair Podcast.

This week on The Share Chair Podcast, we get to talk to Sophomore Gabe Gardner. Gabe's heart lies in his creative outlets. He adores cinema, writing, comedic impressions, and making people laugh. Gabe has a great love for his friends but also can feel put down by others around him. This episode, we three take a dive into Gabe's hobbies as well as the philosophy of what it means to love or hate people. Tune in for more on Gabe and stick around for more from The Share Chair Podcast!

This week on The Share Chair Podcast, we had the pleasure of meeting everybody's favorite boys: Ben Carlson and Caden Kyser. Both now in their senior year, Caden and Ben met as trombone players in 5th grade band. Now, as the sole senior players, Caden and Ben have forged an unlikely bond over the years. In this episode you get an inside look at the long friendship between these two goofy guys. Check out this episode to hear their story, and tune in for more on The Share Chair Podcast!

This week on The Share Chair Podcast we meet freshman Patrick Goran. Patrick recently lost his grandmother, which took a toll on many of his family members, namely his grandpa. In hopes of lifting his spirits, Patrick reached out to his grandpa with a letter. Soon, one letter became two, then three and four, until he was writing a letter to him daily. Touched by the letters, his grandfather shared them with his friends, who then spread the love of Patrick's writing. Now, Patrick has published the letters as a book: "Letters To Grandpa". In this episode, Patrick speaks to us about writing the letters and his experience reconnecting with his grandfather. Go checkout his website at https://www.letters2grandpa.com/ and pick up a copy today! A portion of all proceeds go to a foundation set to help find a cure for alzheimer's disease.

Sending a great big welcome to Fruitport's newest teacher, Steve Joblonski! This episode, we get to learn all about Steve and what has led him here to teaching our students. From working with biology out in the field to running not one, not two, but three 100-mile ultra marathons, Steve has a lot to offer our school! Listen in for more on Steve and tune in for more from The Share Chair Podcast.

Last week at Spring Lake, our school tried something new. We took an hour long "brain break" to give our minds a rest from the long, laborous days at school. Rosie and Tori, both members of our student council, came in to speak to us about the nature of the break. Listen in for more on why we took the break, and what we can expect in the future! Also, remember to tune in for more on The Share Chair Podcast!

This week we head over to Fruitport to meet Ian Herrygers. Ian was diagnosed with leukemia when he was in Kindergarden. From specialized schooling, to leaving home forever, Ian's story of beating cancer is one for the books. Tune in for more on Ian's story, and listen up for more from The Share Chair Podcast.

In our first episode of the New Year, The Share Chair meets senior Josh Lanka. Josh, known by many of his peers, talks to us about his broad list of "have dones" at Spring Lake. From football to wrestling, drama to painting, and his infamous online physics class, we learn that Josh is far more than the goofy guy in class that we all come to know and love. Listen in for more on Josh's story, and tune in for more from The Share Chair Podcast.

Happy New Year from The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School. On this week's episode, we meet up with Anna McLean. Anna is a highly-motivated senior who acknowledges the significance four years of high school has had; it's taken her from girl to young woman. Anna takes pride in her editorial position with The Laker Anchor, our school newspaper, where she took a previously-printed version and turned it to our current online option. You can find it at thelakeranchor.com. Thank you for listening and catch us in 2023!

This week, we skate on over to Fruitport High School to meet Quinton Schuab-Olson. Quinton loves to skate; it's his life. From learning stunts and modifying his boards to recording videos for his own YouTube channel, Quinton and his family surround their life with skateboarding. Listen in for more on Quinton's skate life and tune in later for more on The Share Chair Podcast.

This fall, Spring Lake paid their respects to the Kleppe family, who experienced the loss of their mother, Amy Kleppe, to cancer. In this episode we interview her daughters, Grace and Ella, and we get an emotional insight on the summer before her passing and a reflection on a wonderful woman who lived an amazing life. Amy Kleppe is a valued member of her community and a beloved mother, so we encourage everyone to listen in on this episode and learn a little more about what a wonderful person Amy is. Tune in later for more on the Share Chair Podcast.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Fruitport High School where we meet Eric Anderson. Eric is a beloved member of the Fruitport school system, helping teach both whole classes and students one-on-one. Now, we get to learn about Eric outside of school. Who would've known he writes books that create ties between beloved nerd culture and scripture? Tune in this week for more on Eric, and follow us for more on The Share Chair Podcast.

Welcome to this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast! In this episode, we meet senior Hayden Botbyl. Hayden took the advice of our staff to heart and got involved. In his four years here, Hayden has played for our football team, marched for our band, built sets for our musicals, and has earned his title of Eagle Scout. With the end of his time here, Hayden sheds some light on what it is like to leave it all behind, as well as giving some insight on his bright future. Tune in this week for more on Hayden's story and follow us for more from The Share Chair Podcast!

Welcome to this week's episode of the Share Chair Podcast! In this episode, we meet senior Noor Baria. Noor tells us about her honor of being awarded Rotary Student of the Month and what that means to her. We also hear about how she has tackled her social life as a very busy student in Spring Lake. Tune in for more on this episode and more on the Share Chair Podcast.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Fruitport High School, where we meet Zoe Vanthof. In Zoe's last year of high school, she is very happy to be able to surround herself with friends and family. During the episode, Zoe tells us about her relationship with her mother, who was incarcerated when Zoe was in middle school, and how she has changed in the years since. Tune in for more on Zoe's story and be sure to listen in for more episodes from The Share Chair Podcast!

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we listen in on Spring Lake, where we hear from senior Maddie Handrich. All of Maddie's High School career has been centered around the arts. From choir to theater, Maddie dedicates many hours into the programs she loves so dearly. Listen in for more on Maddie's story and stay posted for future episodes of the Share Chair Podcast!

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we come back home to Spring Lake, where we hear from sophmore Tina Koratich. We hear from Tina about her brilliance in both her studies and her arts, as well as some insight into the up-and-coming Nature Club run by our very own Karl Sineath. Listen in this week for more on Tina's story, and be sure to check out our future episodes!

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Fruitport High School, where we meet Lena Saffell, a student of this year's amazing 9th grade class. During this episode, we learn a little about Lena and what it is like to be a freshman in the 2022-2023 school year. Listen for more of Lena's story and be sure to look for more upcoming episodes!

In the first episode for the 2022-2023 school year for The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we interviewed Spring Lake High School's brand-new vice principal, Mr. Bush. During the episode we learn all about our new V.P., from his tuba-playing past to his future vision for our high school. Listen in for more on Mr. Bush's story, and welcome to the latest year of The Share Chair Podcast.

In the last episode for the 2021-2022 year for The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we interviewed Spring Lake High School's new principal, Ben Armey. Mr. Armey talked about his years as a math teacher. He also talked about the change from teacher to Assistant Principal to High School Principal. Listen more on Mr. Armey's story and thank you for listening to a whole year of stories and we will be back in the fall with more episodes.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Spring Lake High School and talk to Paige Rubleski, a SLHS alumni. Not only is she an alumni, she has recently earned the title of Miss Michigan. Paige talks about her platform for nursing reform and her memories from high school. She also talks about what pageantry is like and her plans in the summer for the National Circuit running for Miss America. Listen more to Paige's story and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Grand Haven High School to talk to Carli. Carli participates in model UN and recently got back from a trip to New York. Carli talks about this trip and how it has affected her and how she handled it. Listen more to Carli's story and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Fruitport High School and talk to teacher Steve Dzwonkowski. Steve has worked at the High School for 22 years and talks about what it took to get him there. He explains the past and how he looks back on it and learns. Listen for more on Steve's story and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Spring Lake High School and talk to Yipy Vlasma, a senior who plays on a club soccer team. Yipy talks about how soccer has impacted his life from when he was playing the game at the orphanage where he grew up to now. He also talks about the experience of being recruited to play for Saginaw Valley State University in the fall. Listen more to Yipy's story and be sure to look for more episodes after spring break.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Spring Lake High School and talk to senior Aubrey Cohoon. Aubrey has been figure skating for 12 years and does not plan on stopping anytime soon. She details her plans for the future and how figure skating has made an impact on her life. Listen more to Aubrey's story and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories From School, we travel to Grand Haven High School and talk to teacher Brian Williams. Brian teaches a class called "Pay it forward." The class is exactly what it sounds like and teaches the students and teachers around the school many different life skills. Listen for more on Brian and make sure to look for more episodes next week.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Fruitport High School and talk to 12th grader Drew. Drew talks about her plans for the future which include going to the University of Michigan and talks about what got her there. She talks about her passions which include dance and business. Listen for more about Drew's story and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Spring Lake High School and talk to Skyler Henshaw, a senior who is also one of the editors for the school's yearbook. She talks about her plans after graduation and how she plans to attend Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She talks about the importance of buying a yearbook and her experiences as a Spring Lake student over the years. There is also a surprise appearance from Mr. Sineath, one of the English teachers at the school. Listen more to Skyler's story and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories From School, we travel to Grand Haven High School and talk to senior Madison Billedeau. Madison has faced many challenges in her life, but she hasn't let them hold her back. She has already started her own business and plans to go to Ferris State University in the fall and get her degree in business management. Listen for more on Madison's story and be sure to look for new episodes in the coming weeks. CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with content that could be triggering for some.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Fruitport High School and talk to students Cade and Braden. Both students are participants on the Fruitport Fishing Team. They talk about the ins and outs of being on a fishing team and how it is different from other sports. Listen for more on Cade and Braden's story and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

In this episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories From School, we travel to Grand Haven High School and talk to Sara and Connor Dalman. They are twins and both seniors at the high school. Both talk about what it is like about being twins, the good and the bad. They also talk about their plans for the future and what colleges they may be attending in the fall. Listen for more on Sara and Connor and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

This week, we release the first episode of 2022 and go to St. Augustine. Here, through the Bridge Connection, we talk to Juan, Sarah, and Sona. All of these students are artists and musicians. Through listening to their stories, we learn the importance of incorporating music and art into a school curriculum. Listen more to their stories and watch out for more episodes in 2022.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Fruitport High School and talk to 11th grader Lajla Pervan. Though Lajla has many passions, her true passion lies within editing film, whether it be from fan edits to full-on documentaries. Her fan edits even got the attention of a renowned actress, Rosario Dawson, and has pushed her to go to college and seek a job in the entertainment industry. Listen for more about Lajla's story and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

In this episode of the Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we visit the Netherlands and meet Ava, Laila, Kaitlyn, and Lucy. These friends talk about what makes a friendship a true friendship. They talk about the story of how they met on a school trip to Spain and how they will stay connected when they graduate. Listen for more about Ava, Laila, Kaitlyn, and Lucy on this episode of the Share Chair Podcast, and be sure to look for more episodes next week

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Spring Lake High School and talk to senior Mya Love. Mya has been participating in Grand Rapids' branch of Skate for Change for five years, starting in eighth grade. Skate for Change is a network of skaters and students from Spring Lake High School - and all over the globe - who hand out necessary hygiene products and kits to people experiencing homelessness. Listen more to Mya's story and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories from School, we travel to Spring Lake High School and talk to junior, Maxim Chalupa. Maxim was cast as Oliver Rivers in Spring Lake Drama Department's production of Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic and speaks on his experience growing up with a family that is dedicated to theatrical arts. He talks about how having that dedicated family has taught him how to be comfortable and confident on and off the stage. Listen more to Max's story and be sure to look for more episodes next week.

In this week's episode of The Share Chair Podcast: Stories From School, we travel to Grand Haven High School and talk to eleventh grader, Madeline Clover. Madeline's story is one of being truthful to yourself no matter what other people say. Her story details the resilience it takes to understand--and become--your true self. Listen for more on Madeline and be sure to look for more episodes next week.