Podcasts about Highland Park High School

Two remarkable young women are showing what's possible when friendship and fierce determination go hand in hand. Highland Park High School's 2025 Valedictorian Anna Q and Salutatorian Lakshmi Vemula first met at a spelling bee in fifth grade—and instead of becoming rivals, they became lifelong friends. From that moment on, they've supported and celebrated each other every step of the way.In this uplifting episode of The Bubble Lounge, Anna and Lakshmi open up about what it really takes to succeed at the highest level—without losing your joy, your sanity, or your social life. They talk candidly about balancing advanced classes with Friday night football games, leadership roles like Homecoming Queen and Drum Major, and why mutual encouragement between women can make all the difference.Their journey is a powerful reminder that success doesn't have to be cutthroat—and that two young women can rise to the top together, lifting each other up in the process. As they head off to Yale and Brown, their advice to younger students is refreshingly grounded: work hard, take care of your mental health, and lean into the friendships that fuel you.This episode is a celebration of academic excellence, personal growth, and the kind of female friendship that inspires us all. Tune in—and don't forget to share it with others who could use a reminder to always surround yourself with positive people who support you!This episode is sponsored by: Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency Long Cove, Mother Modern Plumbing and SA Oral Surgeons Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

Plus, a recycling plant fire in Fort Worth could burn for days, officials say, and the Highland Park High School boys soccer team was forced to forfeit its state title after using an ineligible player.

We're pulling back the curtain on one of Highland Park High School's most exciting programs — MAPS (Moody Advanced Professional Studies) — and you'll want to hear why students are lining up to be part of it!This week, we're joined by Dr. Geoffrey Orsak, PhD., Executive Director of Moody Innovation Institute, to talk about how this innovative program is preparing students for real-world success through hands-on projects, professional mentorship, and bold thinking.PLUS, we're giving you the inside scoop on the Spring Moody Speaker Series featuring Clark and Dan Hunt — two legendary names in sports leadership — who will be speaking on “Creating Dynasties: The Blueprint for Success in Sports.”

We have the pleasure of hosting Leanda Andrade from RE/MAX Advantage Plus. Leanda shares her journey into the real estate industry, beginning with her ambitious goals in multifamily investing and the challenges she encountered along the way. Supported by Minnesota's diversified workers program, Leanda transitioned into a successful real estate agent after attending Minnesota Realty School. Our discussion explores the importance of mentorship and authentic support, and we talk about the excitement of the upcoming 2025 spring market.   In this episode: How Leanda's journey in real estate began with multifamily investing ambitions. Why Leanda transitioned from multifamily investing to becoming a real estate agent. How Minnesota's Diversified Workers Program supported Leanda's career shift. Leanda's background as a paralegal. What challenges Leanda faced in the real estate industry and how she overcame them. How a transformative conference introduced Leanda to the syndication model of investing. Why mentorship and authentic support are crucial in real estate. What strategies are effective for successful open houses and client relationships. Leanda's involvement with the dance team at Highland Park High School. What unique business ideas Leanda explores, including entrepreneurial ventures. How communication and support from lenders are valued by real estate agents. What advice Leanda offers for first-time homebuyers about home ownership possibilities. How creative strategies and action-taking set top agents apart in real estate. Why Leanda uses door knocking to get people to attend her open houses. A new business idea that Leanda has been thinking about recently.   Contact Leanda: Cell: 612-222-0159 Email: realty@leandaandrade.net

Dive into the heart of Detroit hip hop history with P Groove! From the legendary Rhythm Kitchen era to today's scene, discover the beats and stories that shaped it all. Through thick waves of artistic evolution, P Gruv grows his skill set during his school years, embodying the diversity of hip hop culture. Highland Park High School becomes a breeding ground for networking and artistic exchange, leading to influential connections with names like DJ Butter, Super MC, and others who share his passion for the craft. During this time, he also earns a reputation in both production and engineering, navigating Detroit's studio scene and innovating within hip hop's sonic framework. P Gruv, a figure rooted in Detroit's hip hop scene, shares his journey in the industry, starting from his early days influenced by Run DMC, breakdancing, and forming his first group in high school. The conversation delves into the formation of his group Da Enna C, their early projects, and their DIY approach to music production. P Gruv discusses his family's migration from Alabama to Detroit, his father's influence and entrepreneurship, and the pivotal role of iconic Detroit figures like DJ Dez and J Dilla in his musical growth. The interview also touches on the changing landscape of music production from analog to digital and the importance of creativity over competition. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/8c0a53f6-851b-472f-bd30-d7fee2bac203

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we welcome Dr. Kevin Hunt, the new principal of Highland Park High School, whose journey from an aspiring medical student to an educational leader is nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Hunt shares his vast experiences across various educational levels, his excitement about transitioning from middle to high school, and his dedication to maintaining excellence in all programs. Dr. Hunt discusses fostering student independence while encouraging parental engagement through activities like the PTA and Dad's Club. As we prepare for the new school year, we emphasize the importance of building positive relationships, setting high expectations, and celebrating each student's unique strengths. To stay connected with Highland Park High School and to keep up with all the exciting developments click here and follow @hpisdschools on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by: Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency, SA Oral Surgeons, Hello, Nanny!, and Manorly. Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

If you are searching for creative ways to introduce resilience strategies to your students, athletes, musicians and own kids and teens, you will find a multitude of practical advice in this month's podcast from a former IL Secondary PE Teacher of the Year and creator of the Yoga for PE YouTube Channel, Victoria Otto. Victoria Otto was selected as both an IL Secondary PE Teacher of the Year as well as a Midwest District Secondary PE Teacher of the year. She teaches Physical Education and Health at Highland Park High School where she creates a classroom for students to focus on developing conscious living skills. Victoria has a BS in Physical Education/Exercise Science from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and an MS in Health Education from Pennsylvania State University. She is a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, yoga instructor and has an excellent YouTube channel called Yoga for PE by Victoria Otto. https://www.youtube.com/@yogaforpebyvictoriaotto1054/videos  EMAIL: YOGAFORPE@GMAIL.COM  TWITTER: @YOGAFORPE  INSTAGRAM: @LittleMsFun2014 Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast where we provide parents, teachers and coaches with ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way.  It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast gives you, as members of your village, tools to do exactly this.  For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at - https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast.  A special thanks to our sponsors:  The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere  and  The Resilient Youth Teach-the-Teacher Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers

Tune in to the latest episode of the Bubble Lounge Podcast as we sit down with Jeremy Gilbert, the Principal of Highland Park High School. In this insightful conversation, Principal Gilbert opens up about his unique journey with this year's senior class—revealing all of the unforgettable moments that have shaped their high school experience. We also shine a spotlight on the incredible staff at Highland Park High School, delving into what sets them apart and how they go above and beyond for their students every day. And we can't forget the backbone of any great school—the PTA and parent volunteers. Learn about the significant roles they play in creating a supportive and dynamic educational environment. This episode is a must-listen for parents, teachers, and anyone invested in the future of education. Don't miss it! 

Ever wondered what it takes to become a TikTok sensation with over 153,000 followers and more than 3 million likes? Then get ready to meet Jared V, a passionate sports enthusiast who's shaking up the Texas sports scene one TikTok video at a time. As an Alabama native and a marketing senior at Dallas Baptist University, Jared's unique insights are not to be missed. Grab a front-row seat as we explore his journey to social media stardom and his take on the upcoming Highland Park football season. You'll love hearing Jared talk about  his love of Texas sports and how his background in marketing played a key role in his rapid rise to TikTok fame. We get a taste of the unique traditions of Highland Park High School and venture into discussing this week's game against Lewsville. If you think it's all about football, think again, as we break down the sports Highland Park is known for. In addition, Jared talks about his upcoming podcast, Talking Texas Sports by Lone Star Sports, that promises interviews with top coaches and players. This episode is your all-access pass to the pulse of Texas sports.Please be sure and come out to support the Scots by purchasing tickets at the link below. Highland Park vs Lewisville Football TicketsHighlander StadiumFriday, September 1st7:30pm General admission tickets can be bought here:https://www.scotsillustrated.com/htticketsTo learn more about Jaret V. and Lone Star Sports follow him @lonestarsports on TikTok and Twitter and @lonestarsportss on Instagram and be sure to look for his new podcast Talking Texas Sports by Lone Star Sports  This episode sponsored bySA Oral Surgeons, to learn more visit www.saoralsurgeons.comCram Crew, to learn more visit https://cramcrew.com/

Suzanne Wahl, one of the founding members of Parents SOS, joins Lisa Dent to talk about new security measures and the weapons detection system that was unveiled at Highland Park High School on the first day of school. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Audrey Grunst, LCSW is currently the CEO of Simply Bee Treatment Centers located in Vernon Hills, IL and Northbrook, IL. Simply Bee offers outpatient therapy for ages 5+ as well as Intensive Outpatient & Partial Hospitalization Programs for adolescents with eating disorders and mood disorders.Audrey is a mission-centered leader who places a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality mental health services to all people. Audrey is an expert and professional keynote on the topic of mental resilience and is the author of 5 Ways To Grow A Resilient Mind and host of the Well, Not Perfect podcast. Audrey empowers individuals and teams to prioritize their mental health and build a life worth living. Her vision is a world where people can “simply bee” themselves. Throughout her career, she has spoken to over a hundred school districts as well as at several national conferences. Additionally, Audrey has experience as a Kappa Kappa Gamma Philanthropy Consultant, Northwestern Women's Volleyball Mental Performance Coach and presently serves as co-chair of the D128 Mental Health Committee.Audrey Grunst is most recently known for her leadership efforts after the Highland Park Parade Shooting on July 4, 2022 and was honored as an Illinois State Senate Awardee. Audrey organized and led 700 therapists who spent their days counseling thousands of community members at Highland Park High School. Since then, Audrey has visited Washington D.C. alongside survivors and advocacy groups to fight for safer schools and communities.Resources:5 Steps to Grow a Resilient Mind (book)Simply Bee Counseling WebsiteSimply Bee Counseling on InstagramConnect with the Clinician Development Collective:https://cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com/

Dr. Winston Tucker, the principal of Highland Park High School joined Vineeta today on the WCCO Morning News. 

Dr. Winston Tucker, the principal of Highland Park High School joined Vineeta today on the WCCO Morning News. 

About the Episode: Katherine and Jay talk about her stroke and the impact that experience has had on their faith, and how they have turned that trauma into a place of healing through their ministry, Hope Heals. From creating new dreams, to experiencing miracles, to the profound understanding that God made us to do hard things in the Good Story, suffering changes you. Katherine and Jay discuss the choice we have in life to decide that “this is Plan A”, the story that God is writing is great, and there is joy in the commitment to marriage and humility even through hardship and different seasons. If you are struggling, please don't hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guests: Katherine and Jay Wolf are survivors, communicators, and advocates. Originally from the South, the two met in college, married, and moved to Los Angeles to pursue law school for Jay and the entertainment industry for Katherine. Their son James was born in 2007, and just six months later, Katherine miraculously survived a catastrophic stroke caused by a congenital brain defect she never knew she had. After a sixteen-hour brain surgery, forty days in the ICU, a year in neuro rehab, and eleven operations, she continues her recovery to this day. In 2015, she gave birth to miracle baby, John. Since 2008, they have been disrupting the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life through speaking events, best-selling books, a thriving online community, and Hope Heals Camp for families affected by disability. Today, they live in Atlanta with their two boys. Find out more at https://www.hopeheals.com/⁠ . About Our Host: Frances Mitchell has served as a co-Executive Producer of Deep Light podcast for the last two seasons. She is a Dallas native, having grown up attending PCPC since her middle school years. She graduated from Highland Park High School and then SMU, where she met her husband, Noah. After living overseas for several years, they returned to Dallas to start a family and raise their two precious children. Frances is passionate about lifelong learning and currently serves as a Founding Board Member of The Compass School of Texas. The opportunity to be a part of Deep Light has been a healing blessing, and Frances is honored to serve as a guest host on today's episode. Resources: Hope Heals is a ministry that disrupts the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life. https://www.hopeheals.com/ Hope Heals Camp is a week-long retreat and year-round community offering rest, resources, and relationships to families experiencing disabilities. https://www.hopeheals.com/camp Mend is an upcoming Atlanta-based coffee shop, retail concept, and community hub that will offer dignifying employment to adults with disabilities, as well as beautiful accessibility-first spaces for gathering, working, and celebrating. https://www.mendcoffee.org/ Shop & Support! https://hopehealsshop.myshopify.com/collections/online-store If you are struggling or feel alone, please reach out to PCPC counseling ministry: https://pcpc.org/care/ Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others that can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

The Supreme Court gave Naperville a hard deadline, other suits around Illinois are being ruled on at the federal level. Lockdown at Highland Park High School, and the school board ignoring pleas from parents to install metal detectors. Susie Wahl joins Jeanne Ives to discuss these and other topics #twill #beinformed #illinois #scotus #2ndamendment

Highland Park resident Jenny Harjung joins Lisa Dent to talk about what happened at a school board meeting where parents demanded additional security measures after a gun scare at Highland Park High School earlier this month, and whether officials were receptive to their concerns. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]

Also in the news: 5 students taken into custody after Highland Park High School put on lockdown; New app to help users answer questions about bruises on children; Lakeview hot chicken joint to open a national chain and more.

Also in the news: 5 students taken into custody after Highland Park High School put on lockdown; New app to help users answer questions about bruises on children; Lakeview hot chicken joint to open a national chain and more.

Also in the news: 5 students taken into custody after Highland Park High School put on lockdown; New app to help users answer questions about bruises on children; Lakeview hot chicken joint to open a national chain and more.

Family members and Peachtree Corners officials are mourning the death of Debbie Mason, the wife of Mayor Mike Mason who took pride in being the "First Lady" of the city. The city announced her death on Thursday. In a Facebook post, her son, Nick, said she had been battling cancer for awhile. City officials said Debbie Mason "represented the best of Peachtree Corners." She played a key role in the creation of Peachtree Corners as the campaign chairwoman for the Peachtree Corners YES Campaign. She also served on the United Peachtree Corners Civic Association's Board of Directors. State Rep. Scott Hilton, who is a former president of the United Peachtree Corners Civic Association, called Mason a "pillar of our community." He said she was also involved in the annual Peachtree Corners festival and played an active role efforts to improve the aesthetics around the city in addition to her efforts to help get the city created. On her Facebook page, Mason identified herself as the "first First Lady of Peachtree Corners." In fact, she is the only first lady that Peachtree Corners has ever had in the 10 years since it became a city. Gov. Brian Kemp and his wife, Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp, and their daughters expressed their sympathies for the Mason family on Thursday as well. “The community theatre scene in metro Atlanta is a true community,” said Brandi Kilgore of Norcross' Lionheart Theatre. “Our theatres are constantly borrowing costumes, set pieces, and props from each other for our respective productions.” It makes sense, then, that Lionheart has offered their stage for a unique “Ten Minute Community Theatre Play Festival” which runs Jan. 13-22. The Festival will be the first production of Lionheart's 2023 season, and it promises to be a fast-paced event that will introduce theatre-goers to new artists from across the Atlanta area. Performances will be on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. All performances are at Lionheart Theatre, located at 10 College Street in Norcross.   The scripts that will be performed come from a group called Merely Writers which is sponsored by Merely Players Presents, a group that gathers to hear works in development read aloud by actors. During this process, writers can hear their own words and get feedback. Lionheart Theatre Company will present “Dead Giveaway” by Daniel Guyton and “Wedding Reception Rewards Program” by Peter Dakutis. Live Arts Theatre is also a Gwinnett nonprofit arts organization. The group will perform “Bump in the Night” by John Mabey and “Speed Dating” by Nedra Roberts. Main Street Theatre hails from Tucker. The group will present “Accusations” by Steven D. Miller and “Pre-Need” by David Davis. Merely Players Presents is located in Doraville. Their two plays are “Roughing It” by Judy Klass and “Broken Hearts” by Karen Ruetz. Onstage Atlanta is located in Scottsdale. The group will perform “The Wedding Night Tweets” by Daniel Guyton. The stage manager for the festival is Janet Conant. This nine-play collection was selected to be a combination of dramas and comedies. Scripts were divided up among the five theater companies, and each theater is responsible for casting its plays and each play's direction. Gatorade announced Friday morning that Mill Creek standout Caleb Downs is the 2022-23 Gatorade Georgia Football Player of the Year. Downs, who begins classes at Alabama this month, is the first Gatorade Georgia Football Player of the Year to be chosen from Mill Creek High School. The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Downs as Georgia's best high school football player. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award to be announced in January, Downs joins an elite alumni association of state award-winners in 12 sports, including Trevor Lawrence (2018-19 & 2016-17, Cartersville High School), Matthew Stafford (2005-06, Highland Park High School, Texas) and Emmitt Smith (1986-87, Escambia High School, Fla.). The 6-foot, 195-pound senior safety and running back led the Hawks to a 14-1 record and the Class AAAAAAA state championship this past season. Downs recorded 76 tackles and made five interceptions, returning two of them for touchdowns. Downs also rushed for 390 yards and 20 scores, including three TDs in the Hawks' 70-35 win over Carrollton High School in the state final. Ranked as the nation's No. 13 recruit in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports.com, he also had 36 receptions for 422 yards and three scores. Downs has volunteered locally with Gen50, a faith-based peer leadership group, and as a youth football coach. He has also donated his time as a member of the Mill Creek High School football leadership council and as part of local food drives. A company that specializes in nuclear fuel cell technology and consulting solutions has signed a lease for an office in Peachtree Corners. Lincoln Property Company Southeast announced NAC International signed the lease for 23,000-square-feet of space at the 2 Sun office building in Technology Park Atlanta. The 98.040-square-foot 2 Sun building was recently renovated to add campus-wide Wi-Fi internet, food delivery service for tenants and an outdoor patio. Lincoln said the northeast Atlanta submarket has outperformed other submarkets in recent years and its 15.9% vacancy rate is the lowest among major areas in metro Atlanta.    Looking for a fun way to start off the new year with your kids? The Children's Museum of Atlanta has you covered as it opens a new exhibit at the end of the month. “Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin!” opens on Jan. 21. The exhibit is based on the popular PBS Kids TV show, “Splash and Bubbles,” a hit animated series that encourages children to explore ocean science and marine biology through character-driven comedy. The series is co-produced by The Jim Henson Company and Herschend Entertainment Studios. According to museum officials, the new exhibit builds on kids' connections to the characters and their habitats, immersing them in a larger-than-life marine environment and introducing them to the incredible world of ocean exploration. While exploring the early childhood STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) based exhibit, children will be encouraged to build both scientific inquiry and social-emotional skills as they learn how to protect the ocean and its ecosystems, museum officials said. Ocean conservation is a key message within the exhibit, encouraging families to understand that they can create “a small ripple to help our big ocean.” Featuring a variety of hands-on exhibit components, “Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin!” invites children to discover a whole new world as they navigate an under-the-sea maze in a kelp forest, explore a sunken ship that has become an artificial reef, interact with puppet characters created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop and more. The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum served as the creative producers for the new exhibit, created in partnership with The Jim Henson Company and Herschend Enterprises. The exhibit is made possible thanks to generous support from Tim and Elizabeth Swank, Anna and Jim McKelvey and the Graybar Foundation. Local media sponsorship is provided by the Nine Network. The exhibit will be at Children's Museum of Atlanta through April 30 and is free with museum admission. For more information, go to: childrensmuseumatlanta.org. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners was scheduled to appoint Commissioner Jasper Watkins III as its vice-chairman for 2023 on Tuesday. That was the way it was listed on the board's meeting agenda. Things changed during the meeting, however. When the item came up for a vote, Watkins instead nominated fellow Commissioner Ben Ku for the position. The commission then voted to affirm the choice. So, Ku will now serve as the second-in-command on the commission for the next 12 months. That means he will be the person who presides over meetings when Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson is unavailable to do so. It's probably not too surprising that Watkins was not the person who ended up getting picked to serve as vice-chairman, however. The commission has traditionally rotated the vice-chairmanship between its members and Watkins was the vice-chairman in 2022. 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I think this is the first time I've publicly discussed the bizarre memory of waiting up long into the night to see if I made the Pom Pom squad at Highland Park High School. Thank you to Rachel Levy Lesser and Stephanie Goldstein for inviting me on Life's Accessories, The Podcast to talk about the BIG mistake I made quitting the tennis team in high school, how a little bit of good old-fashioned friendship jealousy got me back into tennis, and why I love tennis people so much. Let's connect! Here's my Substack newsletter about friendship & moreAll show notes are here Instagram  Twitter JOIN the Dear Nina Facebook group Ask an anonymous questionThe Dear Nina Book Club IS HEREWHEN: Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 7:00PM, CST.WHERE: We will meet on Zoom.THE BOOK: Truth & Beauty by Ann Patchett. It's SO good.Register at EventBrite!

...In this episode, I had the honor & the privilege to sit down with Head Volleyball Coach Matt Taylor out of Highland Park High School here in Amarillo, TX.  Please join me as I had the opportunity to listen to the words of, in my opinion, a legendary coach and his numbers are truly a testament to that.  This interview was conducted in conjunction with the Golden Spread All-Star Volleyball games, in which Coach Taylor had some of his athletes selected to play.  This episode was a blast and I hope you enjoy it as well! This is a Success Podcast Media Production. Please follow, subscribe and share the podcast. Please click on the Linktree for everything Success Podcast Network ⁠https://linktr.ee/thesuccesspodcastnetwork⁠ Thank you for all the love and support! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/successitiswhatitis/message

In Part 2 of our conversation with Randy Allen, the longtime head football coach at Highland Park High School in Dallas and the second winningest coach in Texas high school football history, he highlights how he intentionally emphasizes character and provides insight into his team's six core values. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

In Part 1 of our conversation with Randy Allen, the longtime head football coach at Highland Park High School in Dallas and the second winningest coach in Texas high school football history, he shares why he is mindful of all the players on his team, based on his own experience, and the inspiration to lead young men, including Los Angeles Rams starting quarterback Matthew Stafford. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Noted pet expert Steve Dale joins John to talk about how dogs from the animal assisted therapy group Steve’s wife belongs to are going to Highland Park High School to help provide comfort to students. Steve explains how dogs know who needs to be comforted.

President of the Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy, Carol Shuster, joins Steve Dale to discuss the organization’s support of the Highland Park families as they brought their working dogs to Highland Park High School to support those who had lost or had injured family members or were just at the parade. She discusses the emotional impact […]

About the Episode: Join us to hear from PCPC's Ministry Leader of High School, Will Washington as we discuss Gen Z, their exposure to the brokenness of this world because of technology, and how this can affect outside pressures but also their awareness and hunger for truth and mission. Will talks about how this generation will crave mentoring and that what lights kids up is the thought of living on a mission. Our children are really watching where we are anchoring in moments of crisis, doubt, or fear, and we want them to really sense that we are resting in Him being enough. If you are listening to this and you don't feel you live this way, it's never too late. One of the most powerful things that children can witness is your own transformation. What happens in the family is so transformational, and that's how God designed it to be. The relational pursuit of seeking biblical answers with your children is powerful. As Will says in this episode, “The gospel is not what we do; it's what Jesus has done, and that's what changes us.” About Our Guests: Will Washington is the Ministry Leader of High School at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. Will grew up in Dallas and graduated from Highland Park High School in 2009. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2012 with a B.A. in Philosophy and minors in Psychology and Religion and from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2017 with a Master of Arts in Christian Education. Before joining PCPC, Will worked for the youth ministries of several churches, as a counselor and Program Director at T Bar M Sports Camp, as a Bible teacher at Cornerstone Crossroads Academy, and as the Executive Director of Armour Up Ministries. He is also currently a broadcaster for Highland Park High School's football, basketball, and baseball teams. In ministry, his passion is teaching God's Word in the context of relationships and seeing Scripture fuel a love for Jesus and His mission in someone's heart and life. He is also passionate about his Oklahoma Sooners and Boston Red Sox. Resources: The PCPC High School Ministry desires to help students connect to Christ and one another, abide in Christ, and extend Christ to the world. Our main opportunities to get connected are our weekly Small Groups, weekly High School Sunday Mornings, monthly Gatherings, and special events. See below for more information on how to get connected, and please let someone on our staff know if we can serve you in any way. Small Groups are at the heart of our ministry because we believe that discipleship happens best in smaller contexts. They are an opportunity for students to build deep and lasting relationships with leaders and each other while applying Scripture to their lives. Separated by grade and gender, they meet at various times weekly during the school year at host homes. If your student is not currently in a small group and you would like them to join one, there are opportunities for each grade/gender to get connected. For more information, contact will.washington@pcpc.org Check out upcoming events for High School Ministry here: https://pcpc.org/youth/high-school/ For Middle School Ministry, please visit us here: https://pcpc.org/youth/middle-school/ For PCPC Kids Ministry, please visit us here: https://pcpc.org/kids/ (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

At an age when many are well into their retirement. Jack Allday is working tirelessly on building an intercollegiate athletics program from the ground up at the University of North Texas at Dallas. The UNTD Trail Blazers began competing in men's and women's basketball, cross country and track & field in 2020, and Allday says the university is moving toward the launch of additonal sports in the future. Allday has done a little bit of everything in his life -- won a Texas state football championship at Highland Park High School in 1957, toured as a musican and had a hit record in 1959, served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War in the 1960s, built a successful advertising business in Dallas, taught college courses and raised a family.

The admissions process is different for college athletes. What do they, and their families, need to know?  When should they get started on their college preparation?  And what should they watch out for in the recruiting process?  Guests: Jennifer “JT” Thomas, who coached at the Division-I collegiate level, Bill Morrison, a college counselor and coach at Highland Park High School in Illinois, and Scott Verzyl, vice president for enrollment management and dean of undergraduate admissions at the University of South Carolina. Moderated by NACAC member Eddie Pickett, a college counselor and dean at Polytechnic School in Pasadena, California.

Aaron was born and raised primarily in Dallas, TX, and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1990. He graduated from Santa Clara University in 1994 with Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Finance. He then started his career as a credit analyst at Inwood National Bank in Dallas.Aaron then moved on to operate his own business, Mr. Bracket, which was automotive accessories distribution company that sold into automotive aftermarket retailers from 1999 - 2003. After selling Mr. Bracket, Aaron joined LegacyTexas Bank in order to represent the family's interest in the Bank on a day to day basis. With his father Patrick having been Chairman since the late 1980's, Aaron was excited to continue the family's legacy of association with the Bank.Currently, Aaron is Executive Vice President over Commercial Lending and he operates as the Subsidiary Manager overseeing LegacyTexas Insurance, LegacyTexas Title and the LegacyTexas MortgageIn addition to banking, Aaron operates the Shelby family's timber business in East Texas and is on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Children's Theater.  https://www.shelby.com/ShelbyFoundation    https://www.shelby.com/en-us/

I am thrilled about this weeks guest on @iseayitthisway, @courtneysworlddallas! Courtney  has transitioned from a reality tv star (Dallas Divas and Daughters) to successful Dallas realtor. Originally from Cincinnati, OH Courtney moved to Dallas, TX in 2008. She graduated from Highland Park High School and went on to get a bachelor's degree in Communication and Spanish from Southern Methodist University. She has become one of my favorite people and I love watching her career and instagram take off, and I cannot wait to see all of the big things coming for her. We touch on everything from this insane housing market, to friendship, letting go, the lunch specials at the strip club and what it feels like to get made fun of by Chelsea Handler.

Episode # 40…Allen Greene, Director of Athletics, Auburn UniversitySeveral months ago, we had the opportunity to hang out with an original outlaw….well not really but our guest today shares a name with one. Johnny Ringo of Highland Park High School in Dallas, TX.Coach Ringo has built a culture based on a foundation of principles that focuses on not just mental and physical toughness but a commitment to respect all whom his students and coaches meet.A true believer in self-assessment and the benefits that can be gained from it, Coach Ringo strives to serve as a beacon of hope for his students and coaches and we have no doubt he will make you better following our conversation today.Let settle in…and get to know...Coach Johnny Ringo.1:13- Introduction2:37-The Why for Being Involved in Athletics4:16- Evolving Yet Sticking to Core Values9:16- Facilities13:31- Community Impact Award from the Positive Coaching Alliance15:20- Communication is the Most Important Thing We Do17:23- Communication leads to Trust-Communicate!19:38- Benefits of Using Photos on Social Media21:40- #1 Skill for ADs to Deal with Coaches' Personalities26:18- Challenge of Being a Positive Leader Everyday29:45- Purpose of Having Core Components for Your Athletic Dept.32:58- Leadership Lessons from His Father, Johnny Ringo, Sr.36:11- Coaches Outreach Program in the Dallas, TX area37:44- 2-Minute Drill Social Media Connections: Twitter: @ScotsAth Instagram: @hpscotsathleticsAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics.  These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.          We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests.  Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it.  Thank you for listening.  And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.           Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)  

D. B. (Dan) Weiss is co-creator of HBO's Game of Thrones. In this episode, Dan speaks about how Game of Thrones came to be. First, how he and co-creator David Benioff read "A Song of Ice and Fire" and believed they understood how to adapt this complex narrative to the screen. Second, how they convinced author George R. R. Martin and HBO that he and David, who had never run a television series before, had the vision to helm this massive production. Third, finally shooting the pilot, which famously had to be almost entirely re-shot due to flaws in the narrative. But despite it all—Game of Thrones became a worldwide culture phenomenon, with more than 32 million viewers per episode across all platforms by its seventh season. Dan also talks about growing up outside Chicago, attending Wesleyan University and other writing programs, and the profound impact of teachers in encouraging his writing from a young age. Dan aimed to convey this same approach show-running Game of Thrones, keeping clear channels of communication across multiple countries and production teams, recognizing and nurturing talent, and knowing when to suppress ego for the good of the enterprise—a value that he and David Benioff share. Dan credits Winnie Engerman of Highland Park High School and Kit Reed of Wesleyan University as life-changing educational influences.

In today's episode, I talk with a long-time friend and the man that convinced me to start my podcast, Coach Chip Burt. Coach Burt is the defensive line coach & recruiting coordinator at Highland Park High School near Dallas, TX. Coach Burt has been coaching for over 10 years at a variety of different schools around the state. Coach Burt and I talk about working for his dad, coaching and playing in the state championship games, what makes Highland Park football so special and how to build relationships with different types of kids. If you want to talk ball with him or talk about recruiting hit him up on Twitter @burtjr6. It's truly a blessing to have reached 1-year recording for this episode. I had no idea what it would be to start a podcast and certainly where it would take me. To each and every guest and listener, I sincerely thank you for all of your support! #podcast #coaching #anniversary #texas #hp #scotts #football #recruiting #txhsfb #relationship --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hwcp-podcast/support

Host Evelyn Lauer talks with four educators who are also mothers of young children and asks the age-old question: How do you do it all? The group chats about the toll the pandemic has had on working moms, the insanity of most days, and how to balance teaching and grading and parenting -- and doing the dishes!Julia Kapelnikova is an English teacher and instructional coach at Highland Park High School. She lives in Chicago with  her son who is just over 2, her husband, and dog.Rachel Gross has been teaching high school English in Skokie for 16 years. In addition to teaching, she helps advise the school newspaper and has written the district's teachers' union newsletter. Rachel also lives in Skokie with her spouse and two children. Jessica Pritzker (@jessicapritzker) is a science teacher, former administrator, mother, and life enthusiast. She's taught for 18 years in Argentina and in two high schools in the Chicago suburbs and still enjoys learning daily whether it be from her peers, students, or the world around her. Lia Sosa has been a grateful member of the Niles West English department for fifteen years after earning Masters degrees in both English and reading. Together with her husband who teaches math for Chicago Public Schools, she has struggled to both do her own job all the while caring for her two young daughters who are seven and three years old. She enjoys cooking and baking, spending time in her yard with a book, traveling out West, and a cup of Earl Gray that helps her find a moment of peace.  To connect with host Evelyn Lauer, please follow her on Twitter at @evelynalauer.

Equity and Inclusivity do not just happen. It takes conscientious effort over time to truly work toward these ideals. Today we speak with Nathaniel Rouse, the Director of Equity, Race, & Cultural Diversity Initiatives at Barrington Community School District 220.Nathaniel L. Rouse began his teaching career in public education as an English teacher at West Leyden High School in the fall of 1999. After teaching for 3 years, he entered education administration as a Dean of Students at his alma mater, Elgin High School in 2002. From 2004-2008, Mr. Rouse was an assistant principal at Highland Park High School before becoming the first African-American principal at Oak Park & River Forest High School in 2008.   After serving as Principal at Oak Park and River Forest High School, Mr. Rouse became the first ever Director of Equity, Race, & Cultural Diversity Initiatives at Barrington Community School District 220 for the 2020-2021 school year.  Mr. Rouse is in his 25th year in education and is dedicated to transformational leadership, service, and action that eradicates the systemic inhibitors in schools that continue to marginalize students of color.  Oak Park River Forest was the high school featured on the Starz Docuseries America to Me which aired in 2018, which focused on the achievement disparities of students of color in an affluent suburban school district. In 2011, Mr. Rouse received the Phi Delta Kappa Educator of the Year Award from Northeastern Illinois University.  In 2018, Mr. Rouse received the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and Citizenship Education Fund Overcomers Award. Finally, Mr Rouse was most recently featured in the 2020 November/December Quintessential Barrington.   Mr. Rouse has a proven track record of challenging the status quo to successfully lead and transform educational systems to attain equitable outcomes for all. 

Mathematics teacher Sachin J. Jhunjhunwala and host Evelyn Lauer discuss the magic and humanity in remote learning, the importance of group work, and the escape of John Hughes films. Jhunjhunwala is a second-year Instructional Coach and third-year mathematics teacher at Highland Park High School in Highland Park, IL.   There, he has taught Algebra I Survey, Geometry, and AP Statistics.  Prior to that he taught at Evanston Township High School for nine years as a mathematics teacher, where he taught AP Statistics, PreCalculus, Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra I. Before teaching, Jhunjhunwala was a Director of Technology, Product Manager, and Program Manager for Expedia, Inc. in the Puget Sound area and in London.  He currently lives in Evanston, IL with his wife and two sons.Follow host, Evelyn Lauer, on Twitter and Instagram, @evelynalauer.BTB is produced by Evelyn Lauer. Its music is written and performed by Jim Streisel and his band, The Dead Squirrels. 

What does it take to start an award-winning agency and what are the latest trends for 2021? He's built two successful agencies and has now been recognized as one of the best in Miami. His name is Trevor Anderson and in this conversation, we discuss how he did it and some powerful marketing trends for 2021. More About Trevor: Experienced beyond his years, Trevor is known for his broad set of skills that he has acquired from his accomplishments in marketing, real estate, tech, and management roles. A natural problem solver, his unique approach to setbacks allows him to quickly overcome obstacles in his way. Dedicated, relentless, and a forward-thinker, Trevor's determination to deliver above and beyond results sets him apart from the competition. Trevor graduated from the University of Mississippi with a BA in Marketing, as well as minors in both Spanish and International Studies, his academic career speaks for itself. After his education at Highland Park High School, Trevor entered college as a Provost Scholar with multiple accolades and scholarships for academic excellence, athletic achievement, and philanthropic endeavors. Trevor acquired significant leadership experience within his board of director roles with multiple on-campus student marketing organizations and as a Facility Manager of the Campus Recreation Department receiving awards from his supervisors for his quick positive impact on the team. From a young age Trevor worked closely with his family on a diverse assortment of successful entrepreneurial pursuits in Photography, Film, and Web Development. Trevor developed powerful communication skills in both English and Spanish and an astute understanding for business through his work with D Magazine and various projects in Residential Real Estate. His success in digital marketing, implementing innovative strategies with brands both large and small, has allowed him to acquire unrivaled expertise and proficiency in technology. More training and advice at https://changecreator.com/gobig

Why is John Shelburne putting together a podcast -He wants to learn how to record a podcast and distribute it to an audience.He wants an opportunity to catch up with classmates and learn about their businesses/careers and any news that they want to share.This has NO affiliation with Highland Park High School or Highland Park Alumni Association.The concept of the podcast -A phone call chat with me that will be recorded with a classmate of 1995 and will be distributed on apple, Spotify and the website.I have setup an easy online scheduling tool that will allow class members to sign up without emailing me or calling me.The link is on the podcast webpage and CatFIX.bizPossibility of a Tiered Content Model, Walled Access or Ads -Let's say this takes off and I have to dedicate more time to this project than I originally intended then I am going to have to figure how to monetize the content.In that case you might hear a few sponsor pitches or even ads.I am also looking at private podcasts for class members that want to share their story but do not want to promote it to the general public.It is all up to the person that is being interviewed.Patreon is a service that allows content creators to setup tiered access to content.I am trying to set this up where HPHS class of 95 members will have free access.Friends and Family of the podcast interviewee would have another rate and Highland Park alumni another rate.At the end of the day this is about catching up with class members and giving them a chance to tell their story to an audience. The reunions are so far apart that we don't have time in one weekend to catchup with everyone.Opening tune - Clocks (Coldplay & Bueno Vista Social Club)Youtube Link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k85X3ZGwYtkExit - Dumb & Dumber Lloyd trades the van for a moped sceneSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Highland Park High School football season is finally kicking off this Friday against Coppell at Highlander Stadium after being delayed.   The much anticipated season will also mark the beginning of a new era with Senior, Brayden Schager at the helm, serving as the Team Captain and starting Quarterback. We invited Brayden to join us on The Bubble Lounge to talk about what it takes to lead one of the best high school football teams in Texas.  He shares stories of how he trained with Dallas Cowboys legend, Babe Laufenberg, how Coach Randy Allen has influenced him both on and off the field and what his parents did to encourage his love of football.To watch our video visit our Facebook page @BubbleLoungePodcast and to listen visit http://podcast.bubblelounge.club/

In this episode, I talk with Coach Todd John, the Head Men's Track Coach at Highland Park High School. Coach John and I talk about life and football, giving me a chance as a head soccer coach and his affiliation with the KISS Army. Coach John is an amazing person with great insight and I sincerely appreciate his time. You can find him on twitter @johnt_coach. Enjoy today's show. Our sponsor Anchor is a great way to create a podcast! From the beginning, things have been made easier through the use of the app and its ability to record and edit all on my phone. Check out the app or visit anchor.fm for more information. Are you looking for a way to make your season more memorable this year? Check out Story of the Season and their digital magazine program! Story of the season is an awesome way for you to keep fans engaged and help them remember the season via graphics, articles, and video. For more information visit www.storyoftheseason.com or @storytheseason on Twitter. Are you looking for a way to lose the quarantine/COVID pounds? Check out F3! F3 is a 6-week program made for coaches. Workouts can get done in less than an hour, comes with a diet and accountability option, or just the playbook. The program has begun. Check out https://www.coachcodutti.com/f3 for more information! Sponsorships: on for this episode --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hwcp-podcast/support

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Understanding Real Estate Valuations for Development With Dillon Cook – Ep. 031 About the Guest I am really excited to share this next conversation with all of you. Dillon Cook is a Managing Partner at Range Realty Advisors in Dallas, TX. Dillon has actively participated in the acquisition and disposition of over $100 million in properties across north Texas for individual and institutional clients. At Range, he specializes in the acquisition and disposition of mixed-use commercial and residential land. He works extensively with many local, regional and national developers and home builders. Dillon was born and raised in Dallas and graduated from Highland Park High School. He received a bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Range Realty Advisors is a full service commercial real estate brokerage, advisory, finance, and investment firm. Their clients include individual, institutional and international investors, developers, family offices, and governmental entities. They represent clients seeking to acquire or sell real estate assets and assist in maximizing the return on those assets. To that end, they consistently add value to real estate properties through procuring entitlement and regulatory approvals; enhancing property value through infrastructure expansion; facilitating public/private partnerships; and negotiating economic incentives from municipalities and other governmental entities. In this episode, we are going to discuss how investors can determine the highest and best use for raw land, how property valuations shape the development process going forward, and we take a little detour to dive into the recently popularized “for-rent” single family housing phenomena. As you will hear on the show, he brings tons of experience on the subject of real estate brokerage and the amount of work it takes to ultimately market deals.  Main Take-Away's From This Show This was an extremely fun show to host. Dillon brought an enthusiasm about real estate and entrepreneurship that was second to none. He's fairly young but has already proved himself in the challenging field of real estate brokerage. The usual success stories in brokerage come from those that have been in the business for many years. Dillon's work ethic and enthusiasm has quickly pushed him to great heights in the brokerage world as a managing partner of Range Realty Advisors in one of the largest real estate markets in the south, here in Dallas, Texas. The main topics of the show come from a deep understanding in the valuation process that Dillion possesses in real estate brokerage: 1. Brokers put in a massive amount of background work when preparing a property for commercial sale.2. There is a lot that goes into determining a property's “highest and best use”. Many of these aspects are not always clearly apparent.3. Single-family built-for-rent developments are a growing niche of real estate that has been gaining some momentum recently. As always, I will dig into each of these “take-away's” every week on the blog. So, without further a due, here we go! Brokers put in a massive amount of background work when preparing a property for commercial sale.              It's not just golf tournament's and social mixer's for commercial real estate brokers. Dillon highlighted that very well in our discussion. The role of a commercial real estate broker includes a variety of tasks that most people wouldn't even imagine. According to Medium.com, “ The broker has to be prepared to work collaboratively with clients over an extended time period while they do their research, comparisons and legal due diligence to ensure they are committing to the right property on the right terms.” I think this really sums it up nicely.

Randy Allen, head coach at Highland Park High School in Texas, is one of the winningest active high school coaches in America. Known for wearing a fedora in honor of Tom Landry, Allen has impacted his community on and off the field in a positive way. On today's podcast he joins host Keith Grabowski to discuss fun, family, and a number of other aspects upon which he has built one of the most successful careers in the game.

Fear of the coronavirus struck close to home for Clay Van Eaton, a junior at Highland Park High School. 

Faisal Mohyuddin’s poem “Prayer” describes a practice of devotion. It’s a spacious and hospitable poem, filled with references to ritual and the body, and an invitation to share in the warm light of a household lamp. A question to reflect on after you listen: What rituals do you use to anchor yourself?About the poet:Faisal Mohyuddin is a writer, artist, and educator. He is the author of The Displaced Children of Displaced Children, winner of the 2017 Sexton Prize in Poetry and a 2018 Summer Recommendation of the Poetry Book Society. He teaches English at Highland Park High School in Illinois, serves as an educator adviser to the global not-for-profit Narrative 4, and lives with his family in Chicago.“Prayer” comes from Faisal Mohyuddin’s book The Displaced Children of Displaced Children. Thank you to Eyewear Publishing, who published the book and gave us permission to use Faisal’s poem. Read it on onbeing.org.Find the transcript for this episode at onbeing.org.The original music in this episode was composed by Gautam Srikishan.

Our guest today is Erica Tuke is an Engineering Design teacher and Instructional Coach at Highland Park High School, in Chicago. Since Erica started teaching eight years ago, she has been exploring project-based learning, EdTech, and ways to make student curiosity the center of her lesson designs. After falling in love with the design thinking process a few years ago, Erica has fully adopted this model in her teaching approach. In addition to design thinking, Erica is passionate about equity in education spaces (especially STEM), authentic assessment, and helping teachers reach their fullest potential through coaching. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edufuturistspodcast/message

This weekend is Highland Park High School's Homecoming, so of course we wanted to do an episode about it!  As moms of freshman going though it for the first time has been eye opening.  Saying a lot has changed since we were in high school is an understatement!  We'll talk about everything from over the top parties to what we really think about mums!  We hope everyone has a fun, memorable and safe homecoming weekend.The Bubble Lounge Podcast would like to thank our two sponsors. Kathy Wall State Farm Agency - voted best insurance agent in DFW by D Magazine. Please visit her website at http://kathylwall.com Alto, the new standard for ride-sharing.  Reach your destination on your terms. Safe, clean, consistent on-demand rides.  To sign up, send a text message to 474747 with the word BUBBLE and receive $25 off your first two rides. 

Episode 7 of the Go Local Podcast is a must listen from start to finish. We talk about our biggest pet peeves with Jeremy Wise (0:00-17:25), we interview former Highland Park High School and Cornell University basketball player; Chris Wroblewski (17:25-59:27) and we do a restaurant review of Walker Brothers (59:27- 1:13:31). Music by Celebrity Chris: @celebchris316

Tristan Weber is the QB Coach, Passing Game Coordinator at Highland Park High School in the Dallas, TX area. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University. Tristan is an incredible man of God with a passion for making Jesus known! He is a great example of using the platform God has given him to […]

S2E5 - Interview Issues with Margie Raper (Note: apologies for an earlier edit of the audio that had a bad music mix near the end; fixed now. -Mike) When a veteran adviser posted to Facebook about issues her staff was having with reluctant or outright non-participating potential interviewees, it led to a chorus of "Us to!" replies from around the country, including from today's guest, Margie Raper of Highland Park High School in Dallas. She and I have both seen our staffs confronting more of these kinds of issues in our coverage, so we sat down to talk through it and see if we could get some perspective on how to support our staffs. We hope you'll take a listen, and keep the conversation going with us at iteachyearbook@gmail.com and margiemraper@gmail.com — we'd love to hear from you. Find the podcast on Twitter at @YearbookWhys. Please share the podcast online or with friends in your yearbook network, or leave a review on Apple iTunes; it helps others find the podcast! Share a review here: Apple iTunes This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Stephen Byrd is currently the Safeties Coach for the Highland Park High School football team in the Dallas, TX area. He is also an Asst Baseball Coach. He has an incredible testimony. Coach Byrd is a true example of living ALL IN for Jesus in all areas of life! He is married and they have […]

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools of Mid-America, a non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. As someone who has worked with non-profits for the past 10 years, Victoria Partridge knows that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and she wants to hear that story. From students to staff members, and alumni to volunteers, Victoria connects with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey they took which brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising. In this episode, we talk with Michael Williams, CIS Site Coordinator at Highland Park High School in Topeka, KS. Michael shares his story of leading the CIS program through three different schools, and how he uses his power of coaching to create connections with students who need it the most. Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@cismidamerica.org. Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Credits: Victoria Partridge (host) & Camille Abdel-Jawad (audio engineer). Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks

From the bustling heart of Midtown over a couple Faygo pops, this is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Tuesday, May 15th. Here are your stories for today. -East Jefferson is getting smaller for cars... and bigger for bikes - Detroit’s Bike sharing service MoGo gets new adaptive bikes - Facebook is funding more software training in Detroit - And Highland Park is laying plans for a new high school. I talked to their school board president.

Grants Rants Small Talk: Shane Feldman, A&E's Undercover HighShane Feldman, from A&E's Undercover High, A Motivational Speaker and CEO/Founder of Count Me In talks about his experience going back to high school as an undercover student, education and reality TV. How can we better the next generation? What can parents, teachers and schools be doing to help kids. Shane spent one semester at Highland Park High School in Topeka, Kansas. This interview commentates on his experience and the changes that came with it. https://www.cmimovement.com/https://www.facebook.com/cmiCountMeInwww.shanefeldman.com Support the Rants: www.harrys.com/grantsrantsPatreon.com/grantsrants

Undoubtedly one of the first names the come to mind when considering the most successful wrestlers from the Sunflower State is Melvin Douglas, who will be officially welcomed into the KWCA Hall of Fame at this year’s banquet. Melvin was inducted in 2009, but wasn’t able to attend the ceremony at that time. Douglas’ highlights include; three State titles at Highland Park High School, two NCAA titles at Oklahoma University, and four medals at the World Championships, including Gold in 1993. He also has the distinction of being part of two team titles for the USA at the World Championships (1993 and 1995).

On this week’s podcast, we review three poems by two authors: “The Riddle of Longing” by Faisal Mohyuddin and “Pyramids” and “American Wedding” by Shayla Lawson. Faisal Mohyuddin teaches English at Highland Park High School in suburban Chicago, is a recent fellow in the U.S. Department of State’s Teachers for Global Classrooms program, and received an MFA… On this week’s podcast, we review three poems by two authors: “The Riddle of Longing” by Faisal Mohyuddin and “Pyramids” and “American Wedding” by Shayla Lawson. Faisal Mohyuddin Faisal Mohyuddin teaches English at Highland Park High School in suburban Chicago, is a recent fellow in the U.S. Department of State’s Teachers for Global Classrooms program, and received an MFA in creative writing from Columbia College Chicago in 2015. Mohyuddin is a lead teacher and advisor for Narrative 4 (narrative4.com), a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to empathy building through the exchange of stories. He is also an experienced visual artist who had the opportunity to participate in his first exhibition in October 2015. Check it out here! We started off our conversation about “The Riddle of Longing” by discussing the singularity and the universality of the speaker’s circumstances. The poem put into perspective the reality that many immigrants and children of immigrants face in countries around the world. The imagery and language employed by Mohyuddin elicit various emotional responses and enforced the idea that, despite loss, life will continue on; and because everything persists, it may often persist in a broken state. Shayla Lawson Following “The Riddle of Longing,” we move on to Shayla Lawson’s first poem, “Pyramids.” Shayla Lawson is, was, or has been at certain times an amateur acrobat, an architect, a Dutch housewife, & dog mother to one irascible small water-hound. Find out more about her here and watch her read here! Then, you’ll want to follow her on Twitter: @blueifiwasnt After spending some time figuring out what an isosceles triangle is, we examine the motivation and intent behind the poem, look at the challenging social commentary, and consider the beautiful balance of blasphemy and reverence. Whatever the message readers might take away from this piece, we were left wonderfully exhausted by the risk and fearlessness displayed in such strong, honest writing. In our final review, we look at “American Wedding” and acknowledge that an author’s writing can be very strong, but it’s always important to find the happy medium between what adds color to our work and what ultimately distracts and inhibits the reader from experiencing the raw goodness of it. The final poem opens up a relatable discussion about relationships, focus, and potential. We close out this episode by discussing other podcasts our listeners might enjoy called “Sleep with Me,” a podcast that’ll put you to bed with a smile on your face, and “Dumb People Town.” Turn on and tune in! Let us know what you think about these three poems and this episode on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook with #riskybusiness! Feel free to also tell us whether you are on Team: “The Earth is Flat” or not!   Present at the Editorial Table: Kathleen Volk Miller Jason Schneiderman Tim Fitts Sara Aykit Sharee DeVose   Engineering Producer: Joe Zang -----------------------------   Faisal Mohyuddin The Riddle of Longing   When to be an immigrant’s Son is to be a speaker of several   Broken tongues, each day Leaves you homesick   For a place you’ve never Touched, nor forgotten, and feel   The ache to know. When there is No one left, you ask the wind   For directions. Your own Voice returns your wish with   A map of your mother’s palms Spoken into threads of blue   Light. Take the long way Home, through the cemetery.   There, kiss your father’s name, Bring back an echo of pain,   And a phlox. When years Later your son finds it crushed   Within a book, he will feel Against his face a warm puff   Of breath, yours, then A wink of green wings behind   His eyes. Strange, that I am Holding two large rocks,   Looking for something else Sacred to smash open.     Shayla Lawson Pyramids   The Jesus I know died on a pole.  He was not a God—he did not want to    be. He told the thief  hanging beside him “Welcome to Paradise,” but all the man could see were pyramids  / cheetahs   thrashing their wild tails like an angry mob.  I mean, what’s the difference between the King   of All Kings & the Lord of Man, & the god of your Last Will & Testament.   In my favorite stripper fantasy, Cleopatra wears spots & scaffolds around you like a vortex.  I lick her cheetah paws   & lap dance into your arms like the baddest deity of your dreams. You enter   me first with a tail I have grown & I am as much an animal as a diamond: solid   hard & pure. The way you say my name in bed. You curse every god you’ve ever met.  What’s   the difference between a woman set loose & a loose woman & a woman who crowns   herself Pharaoh of a country that is not / hers. The Jesus I know is not   the kind of insurgent Jerusalem expects after all that time building the pyramids. You are Sampson   when I pull your hair. I blind your eyes & the pillars of your strength   all crumble like a temple. In this way, I am the god you hail from champagne   flutes to bath -tub baptism. I wonder why, if we are gods ourselves, we   revival —shout the names of men we worship only of necessity. I am only a woman when   I complete you. I disrobe of all my God-given parts. I wake up folded in the shape of breasts & young   men’s jewelry. I know why I love only you & you & me & working out the pyramid -scheme of my gold– / toned profanity.     Shayla Lawson American Wedding   I check out / my reflection laced in bubble foam on the passenger-side window of a faded Mustang I hand-rinse beside   the third bungalow I’ll occupy as a new bride.  The automobile never gets clean and I still wear the veil. A tiny diamond toils around my ring   finger; catches sludge from the bucket as it wipes in water. I get very good at being arranged. I learn more and more about what you make   when you need / to gain less and less. Like television in America, I am wonderful with beginnings. In the faint melody before the rewound   cassette, I hear the three -fold harmony that floated me down the aisle. I carry a Bible & a girl who imagines a marriage like Christ gave   the bride class—I don’t understand when I am given away.  I ask the first boy who ever wanted my hand about our generation   so littered in / tattoo. He tells me ‘people are tired of trying to find ways to keep magic inside them.’   But I have no use for supernatural forces; I question the detail in every ritual.  I am terrified of what might posses me. A month into my very own divorce, I have day dreams   of a needle flood with ink. The permanence :: Imagine my nostalgia. I crush a fountain pen: watch my sole disperse into a deep blue ocean.  

On April 28th, 2016, Highland Park High School's student-run Dead Center club unveiled their annual literary magazine via their traditional Coffeehouse event -- a vibrant night that blends together art, music, and poetry.WVHP Radio recorded the last ninety minutes of the Coffeehouse, capturing the live musical and spoken word performances from Highland Park students and staff.

  Daniella Cohen is a senior at Highland Park High School in Illinois and is passionate about empathy and education. She currently serves on youth advisory boards to Born This Way Foundation and Ashoka’s Youth Venture. She is also the co-founder of her own project, G.I.V.E. (go.innovate.volunteer.educate). G.I.V.E. funds and installs internet, films educational peer to peer videos, and sends computers, pen-pal letters, and flip flops signed with messages of hope to schools in India, Uganda and Rwanda. Daniella has spoken at TEDxRedmond, numerous universities, conference and has led multiple Ashoka’s Youth Venture workshops. She was featured in a Belgian documentary: “30 under 30 International Social Entrepreneurs” by GoYoung. Daniella has received several awards including the Princeton Prize in Race Relations, the Build-A-Bear’s Huggable Hero Award, and the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. (www.DaniellaCohen.co www.GoGiveProject.com)

This week’s episode addresses a variety of topics, including: -An intentional fire burned a house under construction in University Park. -A "Prescription Drug Take Back Day" is being hosted in the Park Cities. -A UP resident received this year's annual Hope For Humanity award. -Highland Park High School sports updates and more.

This week’s episode addresses a variety of topics, including: -A UP City Council discussion about whether to allow residents to own backyard chickens. -A new bakery that's opening in NorthPark Mall. -An update about the Yuletide Celebration at Highland Park Village. -Homecoming information for Highland Park High School. -A weekend weather forecast.

This week’s episode addresses a variety of topics, including: - A bank robbery that occurred at the Compass Bank located just south of Snider Plaza. - The reason tap water in University Park tasted funny this past week. - The status of the construction at the Preston Center. - Sports news for Highland Park High School and SMU.