Podcasts about john marshall high school

Shout out to our sponsors! -Rick Stockel - Your Source for Buying and Selling Homes in Richmond and Central Virginia https://rickstockel.com - Dr. O Sports Medicine - http://kwadwoowusuakyawmd.com Dr. O Instagram - https://instagram.com/dr.o_forthe804 In this episode of BallinVA, we are joined by the legendary Principal Monica Murray from John Marshall High School in Richmond VA. Monica shares her groundbreaking approach to public education, emphasizing her high standards and significant impact on students' lives. She discusses the importance of teaching essential skills beyond academics and expresses concern over students' loss of social skills due to the pandemic. She also shares challenges in re-acclimating students to in-person learning and socializing, as well as her approach to managing the school's social media presence and welcoming volunteers. Principal Murray emphasizes the importance of academics, communication, and support in guiding students through college recruitment and extracurricular programs. The hosts also share heartwarming stories about the impact of educators and female leaders on their lives, highlighting the importance of role models and support systems. Monica expresses gratitude for her community and her role as an educator, inspiring future generations. #ballinva BallinVA Host: Larry Merritte Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballinva Shop our Merch! https://bit.ly/3uNsNgz BallinVA Social Media https://facebook.com/ballinva https://tiktok.com/@ballinva For business inquiries - ballinvapodcast@gmail.com Morrisette Media Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo. https://linktr.ee/morrisettemedia

On Ep 300 of #CouchCoachLive, we will be joined by Couch Coach Live Alum and the Head Football Coach of John Marshall High School, Chip Howard. Chip reflected on his 1st year at John Marshall (2023 Season), the positive impact of the community, Summer camp at Chowan Univeristy, expectations for 2024 & much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/couchcoachlive/support

Hamill Jones is the Head Basketball Coach and Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at St. Christopher's (StC) in Richmond, Virginia. The first thing that Hamill and Paul talked about were their recent games versus John Marshall High School. Hamill discussed his current team, how they are doing and what the rest of the season looks like for them. They touched on high school recruiting, NIL and how it is affecting the college athletic landscape. He talked about going to StC and then going to Washington and Lee, playing basketball at both schools. They spoke about some of the teachers and coaches they both had in middle school and high school. He then discussed a basketball history project with ties to StC that he is working on with Andy Smith (Episode 149) . They finished with Hamill talking about his family.

Marian B. Major, 76, of Highland Springs, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She graduated from John Marshall High School and received an associate degree from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. She was a secretary for Henrico County Public Schools and for Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company and loved shopping, animals and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Thelma Baseler and is survived by her husband, Lawrence Major and her son, Steven Major. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum...Article LinkSupport the show

IN A WORLD OF ENTITLED, ELITE COLLEGIATE STUDENT-ATHLETES, MANY OF WHOM ARE CONSUMED BY THE NEXT POTENTIAL NIL DEAL, IT IS REFRESHING TO KNOW THERE ARE UNIVERSITIES THAT VALUE DEVELOPING YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO BE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY, BEYOND THEIR RESPECTIVE SPORTS.OUR CONVERSATION TODAY IS WITH JOSH NORMAN WHO IS A DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA. OU HEAD COACH, BRENT VENABLES, ARRIVED ON CAMPUS IN 2021 AND CAST A VISION FOR DEVELOPING MEN OF CHARACTER, INTEGRITY, AND VALUES THAT SERVE OTHERS. HE CREATED WHAT'S CALLED S.O.U.L. MISSION (SERVING OUR UNCOMMON LEGACY) WHICH IS A PROGRAM FOR ATHLETES TO LEARN LIFE SKILLS AND SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY. A key member of Oklahoma's 2000 national championship team, Josh Norman was hired as a SOUL Mission director in February 2022. Norman was a running back (1998-2000) and wide receiver (2001) for the Sooners, helping transform OU into one of the country's most successful programs under head coach Bob Stoops. OU went a combined 24-2 over his final two seasons (13-0 in 2000 and 11-2 in 2001). He served as a team captain his senior year. A Midland, Texas, native, Norman embarked on a coaching journey in 2007 when he became a junior high offensive coordinator at Community Christian School in Norman. Two years later he was hired as Community Christian's head high school football coach and led the Royals to a 23-0 record and back-to-back state championships in his two seasons. In 2009 he was named the NCSAA National Coach of the Year. Norman departed CCS to focus his time in the music ministry before returning to coaching in 2014 at NCAA Division II Southern Nazarene University. He stayed there for two seasons before returning to his hometown to serve as Midland Trinity High School's offensive coordinator, strength and conditioning coach, and head track and field coach. After two years there Norman was hired as defensive coordinator at John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City, where he coached for one season. LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUL MISSION: https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/football/brent-venables-s-o-u-l-mission-already-paying-dividends-at-oklahoma https://www.on3.com/college/oklahoma-sooners/news/brent-venables-hiring-former-oklahoma-sooners-founding-soul-mission/

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Griffin Rodgers, Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. 12:00 Alicia Patton is an instructional aide with John Marshall High School in Cleveland – a district recognized at a school leaders' summit in Washington. 25:00 Rawle Andrews, Jr., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation. 33:00 State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) with “Protect Ohio Workers and Families” discusses the group's opposition to legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio. 44:00 Tom Haren, spokesperson for the “Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol” discusses his group's support of legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio.

Marie Louise “Mary Lou” Bowers Marshall, 85, of Sandston passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She was a graduate of John Marshall High School and went to work at the telephone company. Upon getting married, she become a stay at home mom and eventually went back into the workforce as an employee of B & B Seafood and Charles E. Bauers Wholesales before retiring from the Henrico County Public School System. She was a lifetime member of the Sandston Moose Lodge 1937 and was an avid seamstress altering and creating many items of clothing for the community. She will...Article LinkSupport the show

Faithe Colas, who is president of VonCommunications and a seasoned communications professional, explores the profound impact of stories and how they connect us all, including across different lived experiences. Faithe discusses her multifaceted career and how her early involvement in photojournalism shaped her path and delves into the legacy of her late husband Eric Von, a veteran broadcaster who dedicated his life to supporting community leaders and fostering dialogue. Gain a deeper understanding of the need for authentic and transparent conversations about diverse perspectives in this inspirational episode. Episode Highlights04:55 - When someone comes to you with a question, with a challenge, with an idea, they're sharing a part of you, of themselves rather, that they've been inspired some kind of way to do this. This is their gift. My gift is to connect them and if they're coming to me, they have confidence that somehow I can help them along their journey.07:44 - I think as a human race, we are connected by stories because it reminds us of the commonality that we have. That's the first thing. The second thing is it can make you feel comfortable with someone that you don't know. Why I'm so passionate about telling stories of African-American people is because there's always this perception that we have to explain our humanness. So, we're constantly having to show people that we're positive, that we want the same things that you want out of life, that we're good people, that we're talented, that we're intelligent, that we're educated.17:31 - These voices, they not only shape the news that we hear and see, but they help to shape those conversations that happen in the editorial spaces, in staff meetings. Sometimes you might be the only African-American voice in the room. Connect with Becky Dubin JenkinsLinkedInConnect with Faithe ColasFaithe Colas has a 33-year career in media and community engagement. Her sweet spot is connecting people and growing the community through public and community relations. She's passionate about empowering women, supporting Black businesses and changing the narrative about Milwaukee.Colas is the host and producer of “I'm Every Woman” and “There's Always Something Good to Talk About,” which air on 860Today.com. She's a member of the National Council of Negro Women-Milwaukee Section, NAACP Milwaukee Chapter, Wisconsin Black Media Association, Milwaukee Press Club, Public Relations Society of America-Milwaukee Chapter and WUWM Advisory Board. She's also a lead fundraiser for the WUWM Eric Von Broadcast Fellowship, which honors her late husband's legacy by fostering the next generation of broadcast journalists.Colas was born and raised in Milwaukee. She is a John Marshall High School graduate and holds a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from Midwest Bible College.In another life, Colas would have been a professor of African-American studies and the history of the Black press. If she ever gets free time, she'd fill it with reading books, going to lectures, attending author readings and watching documentaries.LinkedInEric Von Broadcast Fellowship

Ora Lee (Tyson) Pitts was born January 3,1929 in Richmond Virginia. Daughter of Thrift William Tyson and Minnie Mozelle Sanderson. Graduate of John Marshall High School and Richmond Polytechnic Institute. Wife for 48 years of Hugh Douglas Pitts. Predeceased by her parents Thrift W. Tyson, Minnie Mozelle Sanderson, her brother Thrift W. Tyson Jr. and her husband H. D. Pitts. Survived by her son, Douglas Wilson Pitts, and daughter Helen Hardwick (Pitts) Didlake both of Richmond, VA. Her granddaughters Holly M. Pitts of Walnut Creek, CA; Christin (Didlake) Mustain of Richmond, VA; Meredith (Didlake) Glemboski of Long Island, NY. Christin's...Article LinkSupport the show

Children and teenagers who have a parent in jail may be more likely to have poor mental health, substance abuse issues and poor academics.  Having a parent incarcerated is the second most common adversity for Minnesota youth, behind living with someone who has a mental illness. That's according to the Minnesota Student Survey. It's an anonymous, statewide survey that happens every three years. It's been going on since 1989 and current findings show that one in five teenagers in Greater Minnesota reported having at least one parent or guardian who is in jail or prison currently or in the past. Join MPR News guest host Catharine Richert as she examines efforts in our state aimed at improving the mental health of kids of incarcerated parents, including a pilot program where parents can have video visits with their families. The state also offers parenting education programs inside and outside of jail.  Related reading 'It's a blessing' For jailed Minnesota parents, in-person visits with children are rare May At Shakopee prison, women grieve lost children, work toward redemption Guests:  Dawn Beck is a public health leader with more than 20 years working in local government. She was six years old when her father was arrested and incarcerated in Minnesota. She has advocated for the voices of children and families impacted by incarceration. Rebecca Shlafer is an associate professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. She has a Ph.D. in child psychology and a master's of public health in maternal and child health. Much of her research is about the developmental outcomes of children with parents in prison. Jason Schneider is a behavior interventionist and special education teacher with Rochester Public Schools. He helped organize a pilot program called Joining Forces at John Marshall High School for students with at least one incarcerated guardian.

The episode of BallinVA features a group of former basketball players from John Marshall High School in Virginia, Ray Hood, Ronnie Wade, and Ed Sherrod Sr, who discuss the history and legacy of the school's basketball program. They reflect on their own experiences playing sports, the challenges they faced, and the importance of finding one's role in the game. They discuss the significance of sports in building and uplifting communities, and the impact it has had on their lives. Additionally, they reminisce about their youth and playing basketball in different neighborhoods while touching on the importance of mentors and support systems. The video concludes with a discussion on the sacrifice element of basketball and the importance of recognizing people for their contributions to the sport while they are still alive. Shout out to our sponsors! -Rick Stockel - Your Source for Buying and Selling Homes in Richmond and Central Virginia https://rickstockel.com - Dr. O Sports Medicine - http://kwadwoowusuakyawmd.com Dr. O Instagram - https://instagram.com/dr.o_forthe804 #ballinva BallinVA Host: Larry Merritte Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballinva Shop our Merch! https://bit.ly/3uNsNgz BallinVA Social Media https://facebook.com/ballinva https://tiktok.com/@ballinva For business inquiries - ballinvapodcast@gmail.com Morrisette Media Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo. https://linktr.ee/morrisettemedia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ballin-va/message

This week, we salute our 2023 Jersey Mike's Naismith Boy's High School Coach of the Year: Ty White  of John Marshall High School in Richmond, VA! Plus, Bob brings  the weekly Jersey Mike's News and Notes!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/ 

GRTC will host two open houses next week to provide information to the public about the North-South BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Study and gather feedback.  The North-South BRT Study will examine potential corridors for a second Pulse BRT route that will provide fast, frequent, and high-capacity transit service for travelers crossing the James River.  Public input will help the study team understand community needs for improved service in the Richmond Region. On May 8, the open house will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (with a presentation at 6 p.m.) at John Marshall High School, 4225 Old Brook...Article LinkSupport the show

Join Tony Dinges, Chris Tucker and Zeb Wever with special guest Joe Hall teacher and Head Football coach at James Wood Middle school. We discuss John Marshall High School basketball powerhouse out of Richmond, VA ranked #1 in the nation as a Division 2A school. John Marshall has been a topic since they have a total student body below 500 students. The controversy surrounding the basketball program is how does a school so small have so much talent? The team went 28-0 and walking to a 2A state championship over Radford High School 91-34.  Listen in our what we have to say facts and opinions.Support our podcast as well and become a monthly subscriber by going to:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737579/supporters/newOfficial website: brotherswithopinions.comIntro music by Wooka Da Don https://on.soundcloud.com/z14uhSupport the show

Hello and welcome to THE DANCE FLOOR PODCAST! Host and dance expert Anna Harsh offers 5 unique habits that every dancer or creative artist should have to improv their work and gain more gigs. Anna gives ways to work in these 5 habits in your daily routine and why they are important to have. Grab a pen and paper and take notes! Remember you can come back and listen to this episode again. Anna also invites the listening audience to see two musicals in WV that she has choreographed. Mamma Mia at John Marshall High School in Moundsville, WV March 31 -April 2 and Mean Girls the musical at Wheeling Park High School in Wheeling, WV May 5-7, 2023. Buy your tickets at the door! Bring your friends and family to see these amazing shows that feature talented students. Follow Anna on social media, Twitter and Instagram @TambourineChronicles Book your dance class with Anna at www.AnnaHarsh.com Apply to perform with Allegro Dance Company www.AllegroDanceCompany.net Like, Share and subscribe to THE DANCE FLOOR PODCAST #TheDanceFloorPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-harsh/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-harsh/support

ISC's Community Action Update podcast series is back on the Ides of March! This episode centers the importance of arts education and access and is jam packed as ISC Ensemble Member and Artistic Associate for Social Justice Carene Rose Mekertichyan conducts a joint interview with Monica Horan Rosenthal (who recently graced our ISC studio stage in the fall production of Happy Days) and Jackie Lopez AKA “Miss Funk” (Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Versa-Style Dance Company) in which they explore the power of Arts Education, "ARTivism", and find a shared connection to John Marshall High School. She also interviews Ensemble Member and arts educator Lovelle Liquigan and ISC set designer and Create CA Youth Engagement Manager Caitlin Lainhoff. To support the incredible individuals and organizations featured, head to iscla.org/justice.

Richmond Public Schools connect with Challenge U; VDOE holds public meeting on history standards; John Marshall High School boys basketball team wins again; and other local news stories.

Marvin Earl Holmes, 93, of Glen Allen, VA, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Janet Wilson Holmes; his parents, Stuart and Virginia; brother, Stuart; and sister, Joyce Everett. Marvin is survived by his devoted son, Robert Earl Holmes; sisters, Janice Cummings and Jeryl Armstrong; as well as many nieces and nephews. A graduate of John Marshall High School, Marvin proudly participated in the Corps of Cadets, after which he served his nation in the Air Force during the Korean War. After returning to Richmond,...Article LinkSupport the show

Multifaceted Faithe Colas discusses the power of community engagement and connecting people, emphasizing the importance of trust when building personal and professional relationships. She also shares her thoughts about authenticity and why she enjoys supporting young people as they're coming up in their careers.Finally, Colas discusses community journalism in Milwaukee and how members of the Black press and broadcast media impact community engagement. Tune in for valuable tips about building and nurturing relationships! Episode Highlights: 01:48 - I think about community engagement being the heart and the soul of an organization. I also think about community engagement as being the heart and the soul of the community. Because when you connect people together, one to another, it grows the community. It can be organic or it can be strategic, but it is a plus for the community. 08:59 - I think you have to be genuine about sharing your gifts. Be authentic about caring, about what someone brings to you. I mean, you got to feel it in your heart. And as a woman of God, I feel it in my heart. I can see that this person is genuine, that they really care about the community. They care about this project. They care about what it is they're trying to do. 19:00 - You got to be willing to hold the hand of someone when they come and ask for help. They have dug real deep to come in and ask for help, whether it's generational or not. They are still digging deep to ask for help. And by you having the conversation, you put them at ease. You say, "I'm someone you can talk to. I'm someone you can trust. I'm someone that cares about why you came in. But I know if you came in for that, you probably need this, this, this. And we won't talk about at all today, but I want you to know that I'm thinking about you because I care about you." That's meaningful community engagement. Connect with Becky Dubin JenkinsLinkedInConnect with Faithe ColasLinkedIn Guest BioFaithe Colas has a 33-year career in media and community engagement. Her sweet spot is connecting people and growing the community through public and community relations. She's passionate about empowering women, supporting Black businesses and changing the narrative about Milwaukee.Colas is the host and producer of “I'm Every Woman” and “There's Always Something Good to Talk About,” which air on 860Today.com. She's a member of the National Council of Negro Women-Milwaukee Section, NAACP Milwaukee Chapter, Wisconsin Black Media Association, Milwaukee Press Club, Public Relations Society of America-Milwaukee Chapter and WUWM Advisory Board. She's also a lead fundraiser for the WUWM Eric Von Broadcast Fellowship, which honors her late husband's legacy by fostering the next generation of broadcast journalists.Colas was born and raised in Milwaukee. She is a John Marshall High School graduate and holds a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from Midwest Bible College.In another life, Colas would have been a professor of African-American studies and the history of the Black press. If she ever gets free time, she'd fill it with reading books, going to lectures, attending author readings and watching documentaries.

Willie Mangum IV shares his story of how he beats the odds on his crazy journey from high school basketball in Richmond Virginia at John Marshall High School to becoming a pro basketball player overseas. It is a roller coaster of a story and Willie has learned so much and become the man he is today from all of the adversity he has had to face. With Willie in the studio is Randall Ward Jr., who is tight with Willie and has some great stories of his own from his John Marshall days. BallinVA Host: Larry Merritte Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ballinva Shop our Merch! https://bit.ly/3uNsNgz BallinVA Social Media https://facebook.com/ballinva https://tiktok.com/@ballinva For business inquiries - ballinvapodcast@gmail.com Morrisette Media Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo. https://linktr.ee/morrisettemedia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ballin-va/message

This week Ken welcomes actor, producer, director and form VP of the Screen Actors Guild, Anne-Marie Johnson to the show. Ken and Anne-Marie discuss L.A. rain, droughts, growing up in L.A., being a second generation Angelino, landlines, covenants, helping others, how things are better now, Boston's weird racism and unfriendlyness, Spenser for Hire, Roots, teamster shake downs, A Man Called Hawk, In the Heat of the Night, having supportive parents, Carol Burnett, I Love Lucy, musical theater, sitcoms, Diff'rent Strokes, Double Trouble, first encounters with Scientology, High School USA, movie actors vs TV actors, social media, Robert Townsend, Hollywood Shuffle, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, What's Happening Now?, The Decline of the American Empire, representation, NBC, the era of true broadcasting, cross over stars, The Fresh Prince of Bell Air, the horror of "paint down", diversity, Good Times, The Jeffersons, Room 222, the magic of multi-cam sitcoms in front of live audiences, dating a comic, seeing yourself on TCM, watching them film Knight Rider, lying so you can interview Carol Burnett in high school, going to John Marshall High School the high school from EVERYTHING, the difficulty of being a background actor, stand ins, Dream Date, the other side of the Potsie/Paul Shore incident, being called by your character name, enjoying the anonymity of wearing masks, The Comedy Act Theater, Shriley Hemphill's advice, standing up for yourself, being a Sparkle Girl, getting fired as a tour guide at Universal Studios, Tommy Davidson, In Living Color, loving working with Jim Carrey, the brutality of the SNL model, not supporting meanness, how the problems of America are not new, access to information, being particularly proud of T.E.A.R.S: The Event Against Racism and Stereotyping, exploring the relationship between the African American Community and the LAPD as the daughter of an LAPD officer, the quality of network TV and the pathetic amounts on residual checks. 

What's happening today: Another student walk out today to protest gun violence, this time at John Marshall High School in Las Vegas; L.A.'s new water use restrictions take effect tomorrow; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo bringing back classroom face mask requirement for last two weeks of academic year; Mail-in ballots sent for the primary election a week from today; L.A. County voters, may get petition in the mail from campaign to recall District Attorney George Gascone. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Hunnyb3ee joins The Steebee Weebee Show for the 1st time!!! We talk about: Steebee's horrible Korean, Amber Heard's poo, the popularity of STIIIZY vape pens, Beondegi: Korean street food made with silkworm pupae, her experience attending John Marshall High School, being "bullied" by other students, how she got into modeling, the different "issues" with modeling agencies, the movie: Mean Girls, the book: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, Kim Chi squatting, the best hidden food places in Koreatown, how she met Rekstizzy, and much much more!!! !Go to: https://www.youtube.com/steebeeweebee to watch. *Go to: Nutrafol.com and use code: STEEBEE to save $15 off your first month's subscription...Stand up for your strands and get Nutrafol!!! More: Hunnyb3ee https://www.instagram.com/hunnyb3ee Scissor Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/scissorbros ** Now on iTunes:  https://goo.gl/CdSwyV ** Subscribe: https://goo.gl/d239PO Little Ray promises a Karma Boost if you join our Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiOi7J Or, click here for a one time Karma Boost. https://www.paypal.me/steebeeweebeeshow/2 More Steven: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quangou Bandcamp: https://steebeeweebee.bandcamp.com/ Itunes: https://goo.gl/PSooa0 WEBSITE: https://www.steebeeweebeeshow.com Send stuff to: 1425 N. Cherokee Ave P.O. Box 1391 Los Angeles, CA 90093

We get a workforce and drug pipeline update from Eli Lilly's CEO; a new cutting edge tool for men battling prostate cancer; Fishers brings the arts to City Hall; Trendiana spotlights vegan eateries; a new path forward for John Marshall High School; EmployIndy looks to raise wages in Marion County; the latest on professional esports in Indy; and we look at the week's top stories with our partners at the IBJ and our panel of INsiders.

Rev. Michael M. McDaniel is passionate about the underdogs of the world. This drive comes from his own experiences of being counted down and out. With the protective love of God and the help of others, he was able to rise above the struggles of his neighborhood. Many around him were running to drugs, crime, violence, and gangs. His story could have gone a very predictable way – but it didn't. Rev. McDaniel would go on to graduate from John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he developed into an outstanding student-athlete. As a result of his successful athletic career, he earned a full football scholarship at the University of Oklahoma where he received several awards which included: Honorable Mention All-Big 8, All-Big 12 Conference Wide Receiver, and the recipient of the Don Key Award. Later he was picked up by the San Francisco 49ers as a free agent and he tried out with the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rev. McDaniel earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma and then a Master's Degree in Public School Administration from Oral Roberts University. Today, Rev. McDaniel is the Pastor of Northeast Missionary Baptist Church in Forest Park, Oklahoma - where he has served for 14 years. This is a gripping story of embracing the role of an underdog, learning to admit wrongs, and making the most of second chances.   Want to read this transcript to this show? Click https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/LrOm-Vt6hsI9ZwS_Jk5RX39vATEbDDxZRlrpcfLhvrRCC9TvvzkEbBGRGLc6Zk8ny47oMUq6ZonnM86N2PkrcA4uvNs?loadFrom=SharedLink (here!) https://www.nmbc-ok.com/ (Northeast Missionary Baptist Church) https://www.nmbc-ok.com/store (Things I Think You Ought to Know ) https://www.amazon.com/Things-Think-You-Ought-Know/dp/B093WMPGBL/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=fjyNO&pf_rd_p=a654ad73-af1c-40d7-8dbb-00cce9c459f1&pf_rd_r=SFH4E88P18F0E1EHYMEP&pd_rd_r=bc355660-99c6-43c2-a2ce-12844a23360f&pd_rd_wg=sVfEz&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m#customerReviews (Things I Think You Ought to Know (Amazon)) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100022110061819 (Facebook: Rev. Michael M. McDaniel) https://www.instagram.com/michael__mcdaniel/ (Instagram: Rev. Michael M. McDaniel) https://www.oklahoman.com/story/lifestyle/2021/06/18/oklahoma-pastor-rev-michael-mcdaniel-imparts-father-son-wisdom-in-new-book/7705161002/ (The Oklahoman: Rev. Michael M. McDaniel) https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-pastor-releases-book-with-life-advice-to-his-songs-and-young-men/36383751 (KOCO Channel 5: Rev. Michael M. McDaniel)

In  Episode 10, Dr. Omega interviews Principal Monica Murray, the principal of John Marshall High School in the Richmond Public School System in Richmond, Virginia.Mrs. Murray is an amazing leader who knows how to get results.  She has a proven track record of success and is loved by her faculty, staff, students, parents and community members.  In this podcast, she shares strategies and techniques that all aspiring administrators need to get to the next level of their career and beyond.She is indeed a trendsetter and a pathfinder.  Listening to this podcast is a must!

Jimmy Lawson born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK, is a graduate of John Marshall High School. He played college basketball at Grambling State University in 1998. He finished his basketball career at Oklahoma City University. Mr. Lawson acquired a bachelor's degree in Finance and a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA); both degrees from the prestigious Oklahoma City University. Mr. Lawson is currently running for Oklahoma City Mayor; in which the election is February 8, 2022. He is the first African-American candidate in OKC history and would be the first African-American Mayor of OKC if elected.

An American R&B, soul singer, and actor notable for being the lead singer of the first post-Dennis Edwards led version of The Temptations from 1977 to 1980. Price lived in Chicago as a child and attended John Marshall High School. Price moved to Los Angeles and sang in various groups before being asked to replace Edwards after Temptations leader Otis Williams fired Edwards. Price joined the group just as they were leaving their longtime label Motown for Atlantic Records. Price was the principal lead vocalist on "Hear to Tempt You" and one of the featured lead vocalists on "Bare Back". He then joined The Drifters and remained with them through the first half of the 1980s, while also doing occasional studio singing with groups like Heatwave on their album, Current. In the late 1980s, Price signed with Motown and recorded his self-titled debut album, Louis Price, which was released in 1991. He has appeared in the film White Men Can't Jump as fictional playground legend Eddie "The King" Faroo and as the principal on the TV series My Wife & Kids. In 1998, he was heard providing the singing voices for Edwards in the Temptations miniseries. He also provided singing vocals for Cornwallis for the "Circle of Poo" song in the South Park episode "A Very Crappy Christmas", incorrectly credited as "Lewis Price".[1]In August 2019 Louis released the single "When Doves Cry" as a tribute to the 35th anniversary of Prince's "Purple Rain" He currently performs various concerts and club dates nationally around the US. 

Juneteenth is now a federally recognized holiday. President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday to recognize the holiday, which celebrates the end of enslavement of Black people in the United States. Hennepin County and the city of Minneapolis had already made it a paid holiday.     Minnesotans have celebrated Juneteenth for decades. This year's festivities are bound to be exceptionally memorable as people return to joyful socializing after the long pandemic quarantine. Dance parties and parades are exactly what we need right now. But what about the future? What does Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday mean for the future of racial justice in America?  Host Angela Davis checked in on four different ways Minnesotans are celebrating Juneteenth — from a bike ride to a vaccination clinic. Juneteenth is back and here to stay. Guests:  Angela Conley is a Hennepin County commissioner representing District 4.  Brother Shane M. Price is the co-founder of The Power of People Leadership Institute, which is organizing a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Juneteenth. The clinic will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center in Minneapolis.  Mowha Altayeb is Miss Juneteenth in Rochester. She is a 15-year-old sophomore at John Marshall High School and member of the Rochester youth group Journie. Journie will host a Juneteenth Jubilee in Rochester on Saturday. Junauda Petrus-Nasah is a writer and a co-founder of Free Black Dirt, which is organizing the Juneteenth Revolutionary Blackout Bike Ride. Celebrating Juneteenth Come for the celebration, stay for the vaccine Juneteenth events offer shots, too More Listen to a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

Trip Chalkley is the Commonwealth's Attorney for Hanover County, Virginia.  Trip has known Paul since he was a kid through Paul's dad Larry.  Both Larry and Trip went to the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond and worked together in Hanover County. Trip talks about growing up in Richmond, attending John Marshall High School and how he almost didn't go back for his second year of law school. Trip talks about his father and how he and his sister learned later in life that he was a WW2 hero.  Paul, guest host Kevin Flippen and Trip discussed Trip's 45 year law career as both a defense attorney and as a prosecutor and the difference between the two. Trip also talked about some memorable cases, playing billiards, his favorite meal and his love of reading and golf. Trip finishes the podcast by talking about his family and his future as the Hanover Commonwealth's Attorney.

Kevin is a veteran artist and educator who has dedicated his career to promoting diversity and access to the arts for all young people, and using arts education as a tool for individual and social transformation. He is a long time Angeleno, but originally from the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia. The first in his family to attend and graduate college, Kevin received his Ph.D. in Cultural Studies, with an emphasis in Arts Education, from Claremont Graduate University; an MFA degree in Dance Choreography from the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance (WAC/D); and a BFA degree in Theatre Arts from Hofstra University. He is currently the Director of the UCLA Visual and Performing Arts Education (VAPAE) Program in the School of the Arts and Architecture, teaches Intro to Theatre classes to 9th graders at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), and designed and directed the award-winning UCLA Summer High School Dance Theatre Intensive program for ten years. As an actor, Kevin portrayed the role of Claude in the European tour of Hair, John Wayne in Making a Disaster at Highways Performance Space, was a featured performer in Flashpoint: Stonewall at the Alex Theater (LA) and Carnegie Hall (NYC), and appeared in several roles in regional and touring companies of A Chorus Line; in addition, he took on featured roles in the film Crazy/ Beautiful and the television program ER, among others. Kevin was also the co-screenwriter for the film Northern Lights, starring Diane Keaton, based on a one person show that he co-wrote and directed. Deeply committed to public education and connected to the Los Angeles Unified School District, Kevin also holds a CA Clear teaching credential and taught English Language Arts, theatre arts and dance for eight years at John Marshall High School, where he founded the Theatre Workshop Program. Through working with hundreds of talented young artists as part of the Theatre Workshop program, Kevin developed unique methods for creating original multidisciplinary performance projects in collaboration with youth. Over the past two decades, Kevin has conceived, created, and presented at least 25 full-length devised, dance theatre, and multimedia video productions that have explored a range of socially relevant themes and topics. #OfLikeMindsPodcast #UCLA #Professor Intro.: 0:00 Check in, being back on campus.: 0:30 Adjusting to Covid.: 2:10 Potential to return to in person learning.: 5:41 Importance of in class learning.: 13:45 Effective teaching styles incorporated via zoom.: 25:08 Story time with Kevin!: 33:29 What it was like growing up? Arts Education's role in your life.: 41:35 What made you want to give back?: 51:52 What would you say to your thirteen-year-old self?: 57:48

Episode: 1709 Cap Wigington.  Today, a remarkable architect.

We set up outside a flea market to see what sort of old crap people bought. Guests include an ex-Mormon couple dishing about leaving the faith, a jewelry maker who mines his own conflict-free minerals, and a guy who regularly has sex with a man he hates. Recorded on 1/16/21 at John Marshall High School in Los Angeles. Go to http://boxofawesome.com and enter the code "outside" at checkout to get 20% off your first box! Go to http://brooklinen.com and use promo code "outside" to get $25 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping! Visit http://audible.com/butoutside or text "butoutside" to 500-50 for a free 30-day trial!

John Marshall High School in Richmond, VA found a very creative and innovative way to engage the students in getting them to "Tap In" to virtual learning. Under the phenomenal leadership/administration of Mrs. Monica Murray, and her wonderful new teacher of the year Mrs. Latonia Kelley and Interventionist Mr. Brent Butler they've not only made a mark on the students of John Marshall, but have people all over the world tapping in to listen to the song they've re done originally by Hip Hop Artist Saweetie. Mix and Mastered by: Michael Million, AMG, Purple Republic Music Group Make sure you subscribe to the Randy Wilson Podcast right now for more dope content! Video shot by @dreamygenius

TJ Hill and Scott Kennison are joined with the Head Coach of the John Marshall High School in Cleveland, Ohio, Coach Terrance Cleggett. They discuss High School football during 2020 with COVID-19 complications and discuss early season predictions for the 2020 Cleveland Browns NFL Season.

On Episode 24, I had a chance to talk to two friends of mine. Coach Norris has been in the profession for over 30 years, and is now coaching at Dripping Springs High School in Dripping Springs, Texas. Coach Phillips is currently coaching at John Marshall High School in San Antonio, Texas. Coach Norris also served as a mentor for Coach Phillips during their time together at San Marcos when Norris was the boys coach and Phillips was a first time head coach on the girls side. We also talked about their childhood, coaching journeys, the importance of having difficult conversations especially in regards to the current state of our country, the importance of having a mentor in the coaching progression, impactful moments in their careers, and much much more. I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as I did!!! Enjoy!!!

Holding Kourt welcomes Los Angeles Dodgers Team Photographer, Jon SooHoo as a guest this week!  He is a fourth generation Chinese American and Los Angeles Native, as well as a graduate of John Marshall High School and the University of Southern California. We’ll hear all about his role in capturing some of the most iconic moments in LA sports.  Who caught his first pitch when the Dodgers honored him for 25 years as the team photographer?  What feared lefty did Jon once hire to shoot photos for The Daily Trojan?  What is his all-time favorite photograph he has shot?  Follow Jon SooHoo on social media: @jon.soohoo

From her office in Richmond Virginia, Anedra Wiseman Bourne talks with Todd B. Waldo about the impact of her family on her life and career. She talks about being wife, mom and friend while making time to listen, lead and serve communities. Anedra Wiseman Bourne is a wife and mother of two, but by day she’s the Deputy Executive Director at Venture Richmond, Downtown Richmond’s Marketing organization. Anedra has spent most of her 20-plus year career focused on public relations, community outreach and marketing in the tourism industry. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering in the community and serves on various non-profit boards in leadership positions. Currently, she serves as the Board Chair for the Northside Family YMCA. The spotlight for this episode is the Northside Family YMCA. Located on Old Brook Road beside John Marshall High School, the Northside Family YMCA has been serving Richmond for over 100 years. It is a resource within your community of men, women and children committed to bringing about lasting personal and social change. With a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors, the Y enables youth, adults, families and communities to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. Learn more at ymcarichmond.org/locations/northside 40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning. Listen to all episodes on Spotify, iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com #40Lessons #podcast #storytelling #family #career #community #marriage #motherhood #listening

Introducing John Paul DeJoria In today's episode of Join Up Dots we are going to focus on the story of one of the richest men on earth. One that probably you have never heard of before. What makes this story so amazing, and will lead several episodes of Join Up Dots, is it's not often that a homeless person living out of his car can dramatically alter his circumstances and become a billionaire. But  — co-founder of hair-care company John Paul Mitchell Systems and high-end Patrón Spirits — did just that. The 73-year-old now has a net worth of $3.1 billion, according to Forbes. His climb out of poverty reads like a tale from a Charles Dickens' novel. He was poor as a child. Born as John Paul Jones DeJoria on April 13, 1944, in Echo Park, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, he was the second son of an Italian father and a Greek mother. He was two years old when his parents divorced. Hence, to support his mother, he started selling Christmas cards and newspapers at the age of nine, along with his older brother. Entrepreneurial even at a young age, John Paul DeJoria sold Christmas cards door to door and got a paper route because he knew that effort led to reward. He graduated from LA's John Marshall High School but didn't have the grades to get a college scholarship, so instead, he joined the Navy for two years.   When Things Got Tough For John Paul DeJoria When he returned from the Navy In 1966, John Paul DeJoria's first wife left him and their two-year-old son. She took all the money they had, as well as the only car they owned. As a result,John Paul DeJoria couldn't pay rent of his apartment, and was forced to evict it and live on the street with his infant son. he and his young son were evicted from their apartment and lived briefly out of his car, picking up soda bottles to recycle for a few cents each. But John Paul DeJoria, 73, recently told me that he decided to take challenges head-on early in his career. "The only way I could go was up," he said. John Paul DeJoria saw his economic obstacles as an opportunity to work hard. When there wasn't money to eat, he sold Christmas cards. When he couldn't go to college because he couldn't pay for it, he started selling encyclopedias. He didn't rely on anyone else. As he says “If you expect free lunch to come your way, you're not going to go far and you'll be very bored. Go out there and do something. Get involved," he said. Now fortunately for John, his situation started to change sightly when a friend in a biker gang invited him to live in one of his rooms, which lead to him developing his lifelong love of (His personal motorcycle fleet includes a 2004 Harley-Davidson chopper, a 2010 BMW Sidecar model and a 2008-2009 Arlen Ness & Victory, re-calibrated to run off either Patrón tequila or gasoline.) Over the next few years, he held nearly a dozen jobs, including encyclopedia salesman, tow-truck driver and janitor. He would do anything to make a buck, and hustled hard.   The Early Stages Of Success For John Paul DeJoria But it was when he entered the hair car business that things started to take a turn for the better He got his entrée to the haircare industry when he joined Redken Laboratories in 1971 as a sales rep — a job he was fired from in a disagreement over business strategy. The onetime door-to-door shampoo and encyclopedia salesman partnered with Paul Mitchell in 1980, and the two turned $700 into one of the most profitable hair-care companies in the world. Not too long after their company took off, Mitchell died of cancer and John Paul DeJoria took over. Today the company generates $1 billion in annual revenues. His tequila company is also a megahit. Patrón tequila is made in Mexico in a sustainable distilling facility that uses recycled bottles and leftover distilled water to fertilize the land. Now more than 2 million cases are sold each year. But John Paul DeJoria doesn't  in terms of dollars and cents.   For the iconic entrepreneur it's not about money and power.   As he sums it up: “I have been so down and out in my life. It makes me feel really good to be financially blessed and give back. I get great joy and a great high out of it. It's my way of paying rent on this planet to share with others less fortunate.”   The billionaire remembers giving a dime to the Salvation Army when he was six years old and living in Los Angeles. His mom told him, ‘You may be poor, but there are so many people less fortunate than you, and every little bit helps.' “Those words have always stuck with me,” John Paul DeJoria recalls. That philanthropic passion led John Paul DeJoria to sign Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's “The Giving Pledge” in 2011 to give half of his earnings to better the world. In addition, he established  as a hub for his charitable donations to causes that reflect the core values of his companies: saving the environment, helping the poor and protecting animal rights. Through his foundation, he has raised millions of dollars to support more than 160 charities around the world.   They include Grow Appalachia, a program that provides seed and tools to help poor families in six states throughout central Appalachia grow their own food to combat malnutrition; and Sea Shepherd, a marine wildlife conservation society that confronts illegal poaching and destruction of wildlife in the world's oceans.   This Thanksgiving he visited Mobile Loaves & Fishes' Community First Village in Austin, Texas, where they are building an innovative housing model that helps the homeless learn skills, earn income and get affordable housing. So how did John Paul DeJoria maintain motivation and build such an expansive empire? He says there were three rules he followed on his path to success.   John Paul DeJoria: The Rules Of Success    Rule No. 1: Always be prepared for rejection. Throughout your career you are going to run across rejection, John Paul DeJoria points out. “You will knock on doors, and many will close on you. There will be people who don't like your product, your company — or you.” It's important you realize this from the day you launch your business. “To be successful, you must remain as confident and enthusiastic on door No. 59 as you were on door No. 1.” If you realize this is going to happen, the rejection won't hit you so hard. It will help you be resilient, he explains.   Rule No. 2: Make sure your product or service is the best it can be. John Paul DeJoria is adamant: “Always remember you don't want to be in the product business. You want to be in the reorder business.” As he explains, Work hard to develop a world-class product consumers want. That kind of thinking gives you a better shot at being a success.   Rule No. 3: Doing good is good for you — and your business. “If a business wants to stay in business, it cannot just think of today's bottom line,” says John Paul DeJoria. It must make a company commitment to help others immediately. “By helping others, you are creating future customers and inspiring employee loyalty,” he explains. “Customers like to be involved with people and businesses that donate their time to help others, save the planet and make a difference.” Demonstrating that point, John Paul DeJoria notes that since he started Paul Mitchell in 1980, His total employee turnover has been less than 100, and two of those workers retired.   Rule No 4: Don't dwell on the past Letting your past mistakes or background define what you are capable of can limit your prospects. John Paul DeJoria said he always focuses on his future. “When you're down, most people think about the past and what got them there. That's not going to get you anywhere. Think about what your next step is. Don't dwell in the past—go forward,” he said.   Rule No 5: Your Country Still Works But John Paul DeJoria has a message for millennials: “You can get through the hard times as long as you're willing to work and put forth an effort and not sit back waiting on everyone else. America works, but to make it work you've got to go out there and you've got to do something.” What is most inspiring is the different way that you can make success in your life. Its not all about being online, instead its all about having good ideas and then finding the people to make it happen. John Paul DeJoria has no personal computer. He doesn't use email, surf the internet or own a smartphone. He's never downloaded an app. What has this different and fresh approach to business brought him in his own words? “I have time to think,” he says. “I don't have to go on the computer or telephone to know who sent what message when. I don't need to know what celebrities are thinking about everything, nor do I want to.” Be different. Live your life the way that you want to Make a difference to people everywhere you can That is how success is made. Until next time, keep focused, keep motivated and remember when the hard times hit that is when the opportunities for growth really appear.

Samari Price, graduate of John Marshall High School was named "Senior of the Year" at ceremony at Washington High School last week. She plans to study criminal justice and business management at Marquette University with her sights set on law school.

Samari Price, graduate of John Marshall High School was named "Senior of the Year" at ceremony at Washington High School last week. She plans to study criminal justice and business management at Marquette University with her sights set on law school.

Cohosts Seamus O'Hara, Sean Wheeler, and Katharine Bussert discuss the merits of the case study; hallway lock-outs used by John Marshall High School of Civic and Business Leadership.

Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/nonprofitoptimist For $2 or $4 per month, support the Nonprofit Optimist podcast! Today's Guest: Rose Hart         As a lifelong resident of Marshall County, WV, was part of the first graduating class of John Marshall High School in 1969. She spent 30 years of her career working for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier, before co-founding Appalachian Outreach, Inc. in 2002. She now serves as the Executive Director of AOI. In 2012, Rose also completed her certification in Nonprofit Management through WVU.          In addition to her work with Appalachian Outreach, Inc., Rose is an active member in her local community and church. She's currently involved with the local Long Term Recovery Committee, Local Emergency Planning Committee and WV VOAD (West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). She's also a member of St. Jude Parish in Glen Dale WV, where she is the RCIA director, Eucharistic Minister, and Lector, and she is a member of God’s Children of Love prayer group in Moundsville, WV. She completed the Diaconate / Pastoral Ministry program of the Diocese of Wheeling – Charleston in 1987 with a certificate in adult formation. Nonprofit Spotlight: Appalachian Outreach, Inc.       Guided by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and inspired by the Holy Spirit, the mission of Appalachian Outreach is to help relieve the burden of poverty and the loss of dignity suffered by the people of Appalachia who, through no fault of their own, struggle to meet the basic needs of daily life.       They continually look for contacts in counties where accessibility and opportunity are limited and other charitable agencies are lacking or struggle to meet local need. They also look for contacts locally that will support the mission of Appalachian Outreach, therefore building a network where the dignity of all is respected and the love of God is proclaimed through prayer, word, and deed. Lessons Learned: In our conversation, Rose shares her experience of leading Appalachian Outreach, Inc. and how it originally got started. Some of the key lessons she has learned through this work are outlined below:  When getting started: Realized applying for permits would be time and resource intensive. Instead, asked the mayors of each surrounding county if they could solicit their residents. Led to not only a "yes" in response to that question, but also some really positive public relations opportunities for the mayors and for leadership boards within the community. "We're too successful to stop now." Need to build relationships with local contacts. Created an advisory board of someone who knows each area well. In order to build trust, you have to go where people are. "Sit on the porches and listen." Partner with existing organizations! Funding from/through the Government NIPS - Neighborhood Investment Program Allows for donations to be made as a tax credit to the donor. Rose and her co-founder approached small county commissioners and talked to them about the good they were providing for the county. In return, the commissioners provided some compensation for transportation of the goods. Income generating opporunities: Run a store house where they sell building materials at a discounted rate and they only had to pay for transportation. Mountain Resource Sharing of Good Network Clothing donations to World Mission Clothing Find Appalachian Outreach, Inc. online: Website: http://www.appalachianoutreaching.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AppalachianOutreach/ Go Fund Me campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/transportation-for-appalachia

Carrie interviews former Green Bay Packer and the President of Bolder Options, Darrell Thompson! Darrell discusses the mission of the Bolder Options mentoring program and their emphasis on fitness, raising 4 athletic kids, and the 2018 Super Bowl. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Darrell Thompson Now entering his 23rd year with Bolder Options, Darrell has become very well known in Minnesota's youth development circles. Originally funded by the Minneapolis Jaycees, Bolder Options is a comprehensive youth mentoring program that works with referred youth, age 10-14 that may be at-risk to delinquent or unhealthy behaviors. Youth are matched with a caring adult mentor and introduced to an active-lifestyle based program that provides guidance, support, and opportunities through one-on-one, small group, and family specific programming designed to help them make positive choices and live a healthier life. As the organization's first full-time employee, Thompson was hired as program manager in the year of the program's inception, 1993. After 5 years of success, Bolder Options became a separate 501 (c) 3 and Thompson was named Executive Director. He has grown the program to over 150 kids annually in the Twin Cities Metro program, recently expanded to his hometown Rochester, MN and leads 13 full-time employees and more than 25 volunteer Advisory Committee members in the Bolder Options mission: Teaching youth to succeed in ALL of life's races. Bolder Options is a leader in mentoring programs, basing their program components on best-practices and leading-edge youth development research. Bolder Options boasts a success rate 22% higher than the national average of mentoring programs. Darrell sits on the board for the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota, the National CARES Minnesota Committee, was named to CASA, the National Advisory Commission on Substance Abuse among High School Students, by Congressman Jim Ramstad and was awarded the 2016 "Athletes in Excellence Award" from The Foundation for Global Sports Development which recognizes exceptional athletes who uphold the values of good sportsmanship and fair play both on and off the field. Darrell is often remembered as one of the most decorated athletes to graduate from John Marshall High School in Rochester, MN, the leading rusher in University of Minnesota Gopher Football History and the first round draft pick of the Green Bay Packers where he spent 5 years before devoting his life to at-risk youth in Minnesota. Darrell lives in Plymouth, MN with his wife Steph and they have four children. In his off time you might find him enjoying Bikram yoga, fishing, or a round of golf. You can also hear Darrell throughout the college football season as one of Leerfield Sports Gopher Game Day announcers broadcasting on 100.3FM KFAN

Episode 7 of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's LEGENDS podcast features 2016 Order of Merit recipient Ron Good of Amateur Wrestling News. His career on the mat ended in high school where he helped John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City capture a state championship. His involvement with wrestling, however, continued and if you’ve read America’s first and oldest national wrestling publication, Amateur Wrestling News, then Ron Good’s name is familiar. Serving as co-editor and editor for almost 40 years and regarded as one of the nation’s top experts on college wrestling, Good is highly respected for his match coverage, feature stories, columns and rankings. Good attended his first NCAA Championships in 1977 as a volunteer for AWN before being hired by the publication that August. He spent five years under the mentorship of the magazine’s founder Jess Hoke, who was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member in 1977. Good, who attended the University of Central Oklahoma where he studied music and participated in intramural wrestling, says that he was impacted by Hoke’s “contagious passion” for the sport. He received the Bob Dellinger Award as the Wrestling Writer of the Year in 1989, and was honored by the National Wrestling Media Association with its Print Journalist of the Year award in 2007. Amateur Wrestling News was selected as the NWMA Publication of the Year in 1992. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | iHeartRadio | Google Play Music | Android | RSS Contribute And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a contributor today.. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of patronage. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a contributor. How much you give is solely up to how much you believe it's worth to you. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

Episode 57 – Aspasia Carlson is in her seventh year as principal of John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City Public Schools. Carlson explains some of her background and how that prepared her for leadership at John Marshall. She also talks about some of the deeper understandings of teachers and students that only long-term leadership … Continue reading Aspasia Carlson – Principal, trust-builder →

GaptoothDiva will talk openly with Author and Self-Publisher Marcus Campbell. Marcus will discuss how his life went from trials & tribulations to creating his own literary spin on sensuality by writing his book on his sexual experiences, titled Club S.E.X (Sensual Erotic X-citement). We promise not to blush on this episode, but we promise a lot of things don't we? Marcus Campbell was born and raised in the Highland Park, Northside neighborhood in Richmond, Va. He and his younger brother of six years were raised in a single parent home by their mother. But unlike most single parent homes their father was always around and in their lives. Growing up he was involved in a variety of different things from cub scouts to playing little league sports for Hotchkiss Field. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1993 where he was a standout baseball player who made it to play American Legion baseball. After graduating he soon fell into the trap that so many of our young black men fall victim to, by getting in trouble and being incarcerated. While incarcerated in 2002 after reading a Zane novel he decided to write a similar book but from a male from the hood point of view. After being released in 2008 and not being able to find a job because he's a convicted felon and not being able to find a publisher for his book. He decided to do it himself, he wrote, typed, printed, edited and binded the book with no help from anyone. He also wrote a second book titled 'Thoughts of A Young Black Man" while incarcerated and he hopes to have that published by the end of the year. Mr. Campbell loves sports his favorite teams are The Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Braves. This year he even began coaching little league baseball for North Richmond. Mr. Campbell currently lives in Richmond has two kids and is engaged to their mother.

You Never Forget How to Ride a Bike: Lessons Learned by the Students of John Marshall High School (826LA) 826LA is releasing its newest book, You Never Forget How to Ride a Bike: Lessons Learned by the Students of John Marshall High School. The young authors lead us through the moments that have shaped their lives— among them encounters with Def Leppard albums, wormy peaches, campus police, and Mara Salvatrucha—and share with us the things they've learned about the kindness of strangers, letting go of love, resolve in the presence of naysayers, and the value of a dollar. 826LA is a writing and tutoring nonprofit, with centers in Echo Park and Venice, that provides after-school tutoring, evening and weekend workshops, in-school tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications. THIS EVENT WAS RECORDED LIVE AT SKYLIGHT BOOKS JUNE 23, 2010.