Podcasts about milton high school

President of the GBCA and NHSBCA Coach Allen Whitehart just finished his seventh season at Milton High School with a career head coaching record of 384-122. This past season, Coach Whitehart led the Eagles to a Final Four Finish and a 20-11 record while qualifying for the state playoffs, his 17th time in 17 seasons as a head coach. Within the seven years as head coach at Milton, the 2020-2021 season was the high point. The Eagles won the 2021 GHSA 7A State Championship, was invited to Geico Nationals for the first time in school history, and finished the season ranked #6 in the nation. In recognition of this remarkable season, Coach Whitehart was chosen as the NHSCA Boys National High School Coach of the Year, Region Coach of the Year (Coaches and GACA), Georgia Class 7A Coach of the Year (Kyle Sandy, AJC, and GACA) and the Bobby Cremins Georgia Coach of the Year (Atlanta Tip-Off Club). Over his 17-year head coaching year career, Coach Whitehart's teams have accomplished the following: 7 Final Fours, 4 State Finals, 1 State Championship, 3 State Runner-up, 10 Region Championships, 1 Geico National High School Championship Invite, 4 Times Ranked Nationally (#6, #19, #21 and #34). In addition, Coach Whitehart served as one of the founding members of the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GBCA), and currently serves as president of the organization. He also currently serves as the Vice President of the NHSBCA helping to grow and shape the game at the national level. (whiteharta@fultonschools.org) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevin-furtado/support

Big congrats to Jake Lasseigne of Milton who graduated from Milton High School! Kristin crashed his grad party with a $1,000 check! Only…there was a surprise in store for her. She'll explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allen Whiteheart, Milton High School Basketball coach joins Sam and Greg to talk about the Nike Elite basketball tournament.  

Robb, Mike, and Beau close out the opening hour by reacting to and recapping some of the Georgia High School Football State Championship games that have been happening in Mercedes-Benz Stadium the past three days.

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! The 10am hour is brought to you by Dupree Plumbing Save $50 on your next plumbing service by mentioning 680 The Fan Buck's BIG Take presented by DayCo Systems Heating & Air What's Poppin'!? Quarterback Club Dawgs BIG Key Georgia Bulldog Roundtable presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union, Georgia Pack and Load, Findlay Roofing and Attorney Ken Nugent  Let's Go Choppin' presented by Ace Hardware The Final Word presented by Howard Brothers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! The 10am hour is brought to you by Dupree Plumbing Save $50 on your next plumbing service by mentioning 680 The Fan Buck's BIG Take presented by DayCo Systems Heating & Air What's Poppin'!? Quarterback Club Dawgs BIG Key Georgia Bulldog Roundtable presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union, Georgia Pack and Load, Findlay Roofing and Attorney Ken Nugent  Let's Go Choppin' presented by Ace Hardware The Final Word presented by Howard Brothers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! The 10am hour is brought to you by Dupree Plumbing Save $50 on your next plumbing service by mentioning 680 The Fan Buck's BIG Take presented by DayCo Systems Heating & Air What's Poppin'!? Quarterback Club Dawgs BIG Key Georgia Bulldog Roundtable presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union, Georgia Pack and Load, Findlay Roofing and Attorney Ken Nugent  Let's Go Choppin' presented by Ace Hardware The Final Word presented by Howard Brothers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! The 10am hour is brought to you by Dupree Plumbing Save $50 on your next plumbing service by mentioning 680 The Fan Buck's BIG Take presented by DayCo Systems Heating & Air What's Poppin'!? Quarterback Club Dawgs BIG Key Georgia Bulldog Roundtable presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union, Georgia Pack and Load, Findlay Roofing and Attorney Ken Nugent  Let's Go Choppin' presented by Ace Hardware The Final Word presented by Howard Brothers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! The 10am hour is brought to you by Dupree Plumbing Save $50 on your next plumbing service by mentioning 680 The Fan Buck's BIG Take presented by DayCo Systems Heating & Air What's Poppin'!? Quarterback Club Dawgs BIG Key Georgia Bulldog Roundtable presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union, Georgia Pack and Load, Findlay Roofing and Attorney Ken Nugent  Let's Go Choppin' presented by Ace Hardware The Final Word presented by Howard Brothers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GoVols247's Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan discuss the newest addition to Tennessee's 2025 recruiting class — cornerback Dylan Lewis from Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode Phil is joined by Coach Sly, former Athletic Director of Milton High School. They talk about the parody of the Georgia high school football, Tift County, and the Colorado Buffaloes.

Jesus tells the disciples the kingdom of heaven is like the smallest mustard seed that grows into a magnificent tree. When we step back from the notion that God only works through big miracles, we experience God's Kingdom through the smallest acts of faith. Through kindness to a stranger. Through serving alongside neighbor. In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Luke Netto, Chair of the Commission on Youth Ministry and member of St. David's Roswell. They discuss God's Kingdom, bringing heaven closer to earth, and where they see God in the world. Listen in for the full conversation.Before listening, read For Faith.Luke Netto is a rising senior at Milton High School in Milton, Georgia, and a parishioner at St. David's Episcopal in Roswell. He is the incoming Chair of the Diocesan Youth Commission for the '23-'24 school year and will help lead the diocesan youth ministries in various capacities. Luke plans to attend college after high school majoring in Political Science and/or International Relations with minors in Music and Religio. He also hopes to go to law school and enter a career in public service.

Owen McHugh, pitcher for the Brockton Rox and the MIAA Player of the Year, joins Back to the Futures! Owen talks about being a freshman in the Futures League, facing new and improved competition and the lessons he has learned during his first year. He also talks about his anticipation for Williams College, his plan to balance football and baseball, his illustrious career at Milton High School and much more! Dig in for Pete: https://lakemonsters.milbstore.com/products/dig-in-for-pete-bracelet

Students from the National Student Poets Program discuss their work and the importance of poetry in the lives of young people today. The National Student Poets Program is the nation's highest honor for young poets (grades 10–11) creating original work. Annually, five students are selected for one year of service, each representing a different geographic region of the country. The Program believes in the power of youth voices to create and sustain meaningful change, and supports them in being heard. Four of the five 2021 National Student Poets joined us for this program: Aanika Eragam, Kevin Gu, Kechi Mbah, and Sarah Fathima Mohammed. The following conversation originally took place May 15th, 2022 and was recorded live at the American Writers Festival. AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOME About the 2021 National Student Poets: Aanika Eragam is a senior at Milton High School in Milton, Georgia who serves as the 2021 National Student Poet for the Southeast. Through her mother's bedtime tales of South Indian mythology, Aanika was first exposed to the power of storytelling in connecting her to her cultural heritage, unlocking foreign perspectives, and exploring history. Since then, she's written poetry and creative nonfiction about culture, family, girlhood, and body image. Aanika serves as the 2021 Atlanta Youth Poet Laureate and the Editor-in-Chief of her high school literary magazine The Globe. Kevin Gu is a Chinese American from Boston and the 2021 National Student Poet of the Northeast. His work has been included in Rattle, The National Poetry Quarterly, Ember Journal, and The Eunoia Review among others. On his off days, he enjoys hunting for underrated boba shops and eating cold watermelon. Kechi Mbah is a senior at Carnegie Vanguard High School and a Houston native. She first found a love for poetry when she stumbled upon a YouTube video of a Brave New Voices slam competition in the fall of 2019 and has been performing and writing poetry ever since. Her poetry explores many avenues from making the known strange to chronicling her experiences as a Nigerian-American and the histories of her people. She currently serves as the 2021 National Student Poet of the Southwest and her work can be found in Blue Marble Review, The Incandescent Review, elementia, and elsewhere. Sarah Fathima Mohammed, daughter of Indian Muslim immigrants, is the 2021-22 National Student Poet representing the West Region, the nation's highest honor for youth poets. She writes poetry sourced in grief, faith, and longing because, for her people, these emotions are inherited. When she travels back to her hometown in Kumbakonam, India, Sarah sits in circles with girls at the mosque, reading Safia Elhillo and Fatimah Asghar's anthology of Muslim voices, Halal If You Hear Me. When she is not writing, Sarah loves long morning walks with her family and listening to music by Yuna.

GoVols247's Ben McKee and Ryan Callahan discuss the newest addition to Tennessee's 2025 recruiting class — cornerback Shamar Arnoux from Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Clack talks about his path from Milton High School head football coach to joining the European League of Football as the offensive coordinator for the Paris Musketeers.

The cast and director of Chicago come to our studios to talk about why they are acting and singing, and why this play. Then we'll ask them to run a few lings and sing from the show. Steve Aguirre Director Velma Kelly (junior) Mia Sera Roxie Hart (senior) Chloe Russell Billy Flynn (junior) Ely Reitz Amos Hart (junior) Rafael Martinez Milton Area High School Drama Club presents CHICAGO (Teen Edition). Tickets $10: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/69278. Performances: This Friday March 3 7pm This Saturday March 4 1pm and 7pm This Sunday March 5 2pm

Today on Prospects of Christ, Addison Williams sits down with Craig Long II. Craig is a Senior at Milton High School in Northern Atlanta, Georgia, and is on their golf team, which won state in his sophomore and junior year. He was the Individual State Champion in his Sophomore year, and is committed to go to Northern Illinois. In this episode, Addison and Craig talk about Craigs journey to a Division I College, finding motivation to stay on the gold course throughout high school, keeping his faith nurtured as he leads the FCA, the unique story that God used to dig deeper into Craig's faith, and how Craig keeps his God-centered mindset forward as college approaches. Timeline 1:55 - About Craig Long II 3:56 - The journey to a Division I College 6:38 - Finding motivation to stay on the golf course throughout high school 10:09 - How Craig kept his faith nurtured as a student in High School through FCA 13:00 - Encouraging people to join the FCA 16:37 - Keeping Craig's faith fresh as he leads FCA 19:20 - Craigs unique story that allowed him to dig deep into his faith 28:34 - How God used Golf in Craigs life 34:35 - How Craig keeps his God-centered mindset forward as college approaches About Prospects of Christ: Everyone has a story, and everyone has a voice. But not everyone is heard. Prospects of Christ is an opportunity for the competitor to get real with themselves and get real with the world. Whether you're the next Hall of Famer or not, it doesn't matter. What matters is you championing who you are through your gifts, talents, and abilities. Come sit at the table. Join the community: Instagram Facebook YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospectsofchrist/support

Guests will be discussing the Milton High School production of She Kills Monsters, November 11th & 12th at 7pm, and November 13th at 2pm. Steve Aguirre, play Director, Milton Area High School High School ESL Aide/Spanish Translator, High School Drama Club Director Chloe Russell, 12th grade, Role: Agnes Evans Mia Sera (pronounced like Sarah), 11th grade, Role: Tilly Evans Ely (pronounced like Eli) Reitz, 11th grade, role: Chuck Jillian Latchford, 12th grade, Role: Kaliope (pronounced like Kuh-LEE-O-PEE) Fallon Waughen (pronounced like WAHN), 12th grade, Role: Lilith She Kills Monsters is a dramatic comedy with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture. The play runs November 11th & 12th at 7pm, and November 13th at 2pm. This play is PG-13 and may not be suitable for audiences younger than 13. Parental discretion is advised. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/67034 More info on the Milton Area School District Facebook page. This is a joint, WKOK Sunrise/94KX Morgan in the Morning appearance.

If you are one of those moms or dads that is getting ready to send their kid off to college, then this is the episode of the Cadillac Jack – My Second Act podcast for you. But first, Caddy and Donna decide it is finally time to settle the debate about whether an owl can sit criss cross applesauce. So, they do what anyone would do: call the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, Georgia and just ask. Tom had no idea what he was in for when he went to work today and answered the phone, but we do get some answers. Eventually. Sort of. There are a lot of emotions that go through a parent's head when sending their kid off to college. They have to say goodbye, and let them flap their wings, while also maintaining some semblance of parental authority and support. Donna talks about all the emotions that SHE is going through getting Olivia ready for University of Tennessee. Caddy's advice: don't look under her bed. Will we see you at the Freedom Bowl at Milton High School this weekend? Call or text and let us know! We'd love to connect. 770-464-6024.

Clemson's quarterbacks are the focus for Tigers insiders and national outsiders alike this year as football season approaches – the battle of returning starting Clemson QB D.J. Uiagalelei vs. Cade Klubnik, the incoming freshman, has nearly everyone captivated. We'll discuss the reasons an improved passing game doesn't rely solely on whether Uiagalelei or Klubnik plays, as well as the similarities to the last time Clemson had a quarterback controversy and finally the keys to each one getting onto the field in 2022 regardless of who starts. Plus: Clemson has a new defensive back commit in Rob Billings out of Milton High School in the Atlanta, Georgia, suburbs, we'll take a look at how he fits into the Tigers class of 2023. And we'll preview this year's upcoming Louisville game, as Scott Satterfield will bring QB Malik Cunningham and the Cardinals into Death Valley looking for just their second winning season in four years. We want to be your source for analysis of Tigers athletics in 2022, Clemson Family! Subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast platform or on YouTube, it doesn't cost anything, and we'll keep you posted on the latest major news and what it means in the big picture. And, thanks for listening!

3-star quarterback Emory Williams from Milton High School in the Pensacola area has committed to Miami! He made it official on his social media on Monday evening. Williams was discovered late but has been ascending for the past few months. He had a great workout in front of Miami coaches a couple weekends ago and made a great impression on head coach Mario Cristobal, quarterback coach Frank Ponce, offensive coordinator Josh Gattis, and GM of football operations Alonzo Highsmith.Host Alex Donno explains that the commitment of Emory Williams does not necessarily mean that Miami will not land either 4-star Jaden Rashada or 5-star Dante Moore. Rashada will be one of many high profile visitors this weekend. Miami will get Rashada's final official visit before he announces his commitment on June 26th. According to Gaby Urrutia of 247 sports, Miami will also receive official visits this coming weekend from 5-star ATH Nyckoles Harbor, 5-star CB Cormani McClain, 4-star ATH Collins Acheampong, 5-star safety Joenel Aguero, among others.Donno also welcomes 3-star tight end Reid Mikeska to The U, who verbally commits just a week after another 3-star TE in Jackson Carver. Miami's future tight end room is taking shape in a big way. Is there still a chance to get a commitment from 4-star TE Riley Williams? Donno is not ruling it out.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3-star quarterback Emory Williams from Milton High School in the Pensacola area has committed to Miami! He made it official on his social media on Monday evening. Williams was discovered late but has been ascending for the past few months. He had a great workout in front of Miami coaches a couple weekends ago and made a great impression on head coach Mario Cristobal, quarterback coach Frank Ponce, offensive coordinator Josh Gattis, and GM of football operations Alonzo Highsmith. Host Alex Donno explains that the commitment of Emory Williams does not necessarily mean that Miami will not land either 4-star Jaden Rashada or 5-star Dante Moore. Rashada will be one of many high profile visitors this weekend. Miami will get Rashada's final official visit before he announces his commitment on June 26th. According to Gaby Urrutia of 247 sports, Miami will also receive official visits this coming weekend from 5-star ATH Nyckoles Harbor, 5-star CB Cormani McClain, 4-star ATH Collins Acheampong, 5-star safety Joenel Aguero, among others. Donno also welcomes 3-star tight end Reid Mikeska to The U, who verbally commits just a week after another 3-star TE in Jackson Carver. Miami's future tight end room is taking shape in a big way. Is there still a chance to get a commitment from 4-star TE Riley Williams? Donno is not ruling it out. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you preparing your team for the postseason? Are you wanting to be even more prepared in the future when your team has the opportunity to play beyond the regular season? Randy Sherman and Tony Miller are joined by Milton High School's Allen Whitehart and Bob Jones University's Burton Uwarow to discuss practice ideas and strategy for the postseason. Thanks to our sponsors at 323 Sports. If you're in the market for a team dealer, the guys at 323 Sports will not disappoint. They'll "Do It Right" for you and your sports program!

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan and 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest with the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech, the World of College Football, newsmakers and more! Buck's BIG Take Georgia not only won the National Championship in Indy but after last weeks performances the Dawgs won the NFL Combine in Indy too NFL Top 5 a quick look at some of the top stories coming out of the NFL Combine last week Buck Belue Show Headline presented by Grease Monkey Auto Atlanta Hawks have a chance to get back to 500 this week Buck's College Football Nuggets presented by Ace Hardware This Bama Player has a new smooth ride over in Tuscaloosa LSU Tigers have landed a great QB from he Transfer Portal MLB Lockout have discussions moved backwards between the players and owners? Atlanta Falcons over the weekend word has leaked that the Falcons are not looking to move QB Matt Ryan Georgia Bulldog Roundtable presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union, Haug Law Group, Georgia Pack and Load, AAA and Attorney Ken Nugent Kirby Smart still hitting the recruiting trail and looking add 5 star DE LT Overton to the 2022 Class Buck's Beat Podcast AJC's Chip Towers joined Buck on the latest episode of Buck's Beat Podcast and among the Spring Football for Georgia breakdown included this clip about QB Stetson Bennett The Final Word as Audrey Belue wraps up her High School career in Macon, GA over the weekend The Belue Family shared a special moment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan and 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest with the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech, the World of College Football, newsmakers and more! Buck's BIG Take Georgia not only won the National Championship in Indy but after last weeks performances the Dawgs won the NFL Combine in Indy too NFL Top 5 a quick look at some of the top stories coming out of the NFL Combine last week Buck Belue Show Headline presented by Grease Monkey Auto Atlanta Hawks have a chance to get back to 500 this week Buck's College Football Nuggets presented by Ace Hardware This Bama Player has a new smooth ride over in Tuscaloosa LSU Tigers have landed a great QB from he Transfer Portal MLB Lockout have discussions moved backwards between the players and owners? Atlanta Falcons over the weekend word has leaked that the Falcons are not looking to move QB Matt Ryan Georgia Bulldog Roundtable presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union, Haug Law Group, Georgia Pack and Load, AAA and Attorney Ken Nugent Kirby Smart still hitting the recruiting trail and looking add 5 star DE LT Overton to the 2022 Class Buck's Beat Podcast AJC's Chip Towers joined Buck on the latest episode of Buck's Beat Podcast and among the Spring Football for Georgia breakdown included this clip about QB Stetson Bennett The Final Word as Audrey Belue wraps up her High School career in Macon, GA over the weekend The Belue Family shared a special moment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan and 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest with the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech, the World of College Football, newsmakers and more! Buck's BIG Take Georgia not only won the National Championship in Indy but after last weeks performances the Dawgs won the NFL Combine in Indy too NFL Top 5 a quick look at some of the top stories coming out of the NFL Combine last week Buck Belue Show Headline presented by Grease Monkey Auto Atlanta Hawks have a chance to get back to 500 this week Buck's College Football Nuggets presented by Ace Hardware This Bama Player has a new smooth ride over in Tuscaloosa LSU Tigers have landed a great QB from he Transfer Portal MLB Lockout have discussions moved backwards between the players and owners? Atlanta Falcons over the weekend word has leaked that the Falcons are not looking to move QB Matt Ryan Georgia Bulldog Roundtable presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union, Haug Law Group, Georgia Pack and Load, AAA and Attorney Ken Nugent Kirby Smart still hitting the recruiting trail and looking add 5 star DE LT Overton to the 2022 Class Buck's Beat Podcast AJC's Chip Towers joined Buck on the latest episode of Buck's Beat Podcast and among the Spring Football for Georgia breakdown included this clip about QB Stetson Bennett The Final Word as Audrey Belue wraps up her High School career in Macon, GA over the weekend The Belue Family shared a special moment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Woodstock man died in a car crash in Cobb County; Tea and Thyme is closing it's doors after over 20 years of business; Milton High School blasted Woodstock 68-7. #CherokeeCounty #Georgia #LocalNews           -          -          -          -          -          -          The Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast is local news for Woodstock, Canton, and all of Cherokee County. Register Here for your essential digital news.             This podcast was produced and published for the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger and TribuneLedgerNews.com by BG Ad Group on 11-1-2021.   For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GoVols247's Wes Rucker and Ryan Callahan discuss the newest addition to Tennessee's recruiting class — offensive lineman Mo Clipper from Milton High School in Alpharetta, Ga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOREN LIT Podcast- Episode #3 Podcast Host & Founding Editor, Melodie J. Rodgers Aanika Eragam - Summer Issue 2021 Aanika Eragam is a rising senior at Milton High School in Milton, Georgia. She is the 2021 Atlanta Youth Poet Laureate, and her work has been recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, Bennington College, and the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has been published in Teen Vogue and Atlanta Magazine, among others. Outside of writing, she is passionate about history and politics. ON HOME (OR THE LACK THEREOF) by Aanika Eragam Here, I do not know who I am. An American, I proclaim, In the dry, carpet fiber syllables Falling like maple leaves from My accentless tongue. It's scary carrying culture in this country. I remember the time I wore a kurta To school and got teased mercilessly By incarnadine children who bottled Venom in their veins and ice in their eyes. Last month, another set of snake tongues yelled “Fuck Indians!” while my mother and I crossed the street. To them, our fear was funny. To them, our fear is always funny. I think it's funny how quickly this melting pot reached its boiling point. I think it's funny how quickly I learned to hide my dal rice and starve silently at lunch instead. Mother would hold up my Untouched lunchbox with shaking hands, fury Rolling off her in heat waves, ask me if We should leave, go back, her eyes pooling Over like the village well, fists grasping At my arms like chipped rocks. No, I would say, This is home. But the words still felt Stale on my tongue. There, Everyone tells me who to be. Grandmother balks at my hairy knees and potato-skin arms, Tells me to cover up, gives me a long-sleeved kurta and leggings suited for hibernation, As if the raging heat only applies to the boys, Who choke on dust and smog Untangling the village labyrinth. Girls in two braids even like rice crops invite me to play. They ask me what it's like in America. They laugh each time I attempt to speak in our mother tongue, and I realize to them, our language is more sacred than the air we breathe. I feel ashamed. I feel like a butcher flattening each syllable to make it palatable. I feel that there, too, I am a spectacle. There too, I only fit in when my mouth is shut. But these girls, they smile like me, and I want them to want me. The next day, Mother Packs up the tattered suitcase Smelling of jalebi and jaggery. I tell her I want to see the girls again and she says no, we are leaving soon anyway. I don't want to leave, I tell her, This is home. But the crows chuckle from The telephone line and the Thunder cracks out a roar. In the end, America tells me I'm Indian And India tells me I'm American And when I try to be both I Find out that I am neither, Too foreign to be native so I Must only be alive in the ocean-clad Expanse between two countries, My mother's womb My only home. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melodie-rodgers/message

Chad Toliver is a professional lacrosse player who most recently played for the Boston Barrage in Major League Lacrosse in 2020, and collegiately played at Rutgers from 2015-2018. He talks about growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, how he got into lacrosse, and what it's like to be a black athlete playing a predominantly white sport. Chad describes his high school career at McCallie School for the first 3 years, why he transferred to Milton High School for his Senior year, and his excellent lacrosse and football career at both schools. He discusses his decision to pursue lacrosse instead of football in college, the recruiting process, why he chose Rutgers, playing in the Big Ten, and his career highlights at Rutgers. Chad then talks about playing professionally in the MLL, coaching high school lacrosse, and the 2020 bubble season where Chad and the other black athletes in the league (MLL-4) spoke out about social justice and wanting to see changes in the sport of lacrosse. He explains the merger of the MLL and PLL, getting ready for the 2021 season, and continuing to use his platform to seek change.

This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.The "Return to Play" program is everything you need to stream, breakdown, and analyze your games. To find out more about how HUDL can help your team, visit Hudl Assist.

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We are so delighted to share Ann-Marie Sepe's story with everyone. She illustrates the fact that the skills acquired with musical theatre training can open so many doors and opportunities for performers. Ann-Marie gives a number of phenomenal tips for those preparing for professional auditions and discusses the pros and cons of having an equity card. Ann-Marie also talks about her love for choreography, which you can experience first-hand at Milton High School's upcoming production of "Chicago." You can get tickets for that show (March 12-14 & 19-21) here.  Connect with Ann-Marie:   Check out Ann-Marie's website and contact info here. Join the Troupe! Sign up for our mailing list to hear about local training opportunities, must-see shows, and so that you never miss an episode: http://www.atlantatobroadway.com/ . Connect with us on social media: Facebook (where we share LOTS of resources about training programs, camps, shows, etc.): https://www.facebook.com/atlanta2broadway/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlanta2broadway/ ( @atlanta2broadway ) Get in touch! Do you have questions you’d like explored or guests to suggest for the podcast? Give us a shout at atlanta2broadway@gmail.com

A popular Santa Rosa County basketball coach permanently lost his Florida educator certificate for having a sexual relationship with a female student 35 years ago.Anthony McDonald's ability to teach was permanently ended Dec. 31 by the Education Practices Commission. It learned McDonald had sexual intercourse with the student while employed at Milton High School as an athletic director and teacher during the 1983-1984 school year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of the High School Football America Podcast with Jeff Fisher, Milton (Georgia) High School head football coach Adam Clack talks about the upcoming 2019 season. Last year, the Eagles won Georgia 7A state championship, finishing No. 20 in the High School Football America 100 national rankings. Heading into 2019, the Eagles are ranked No. 55 in the HSFA Preseason 100.

In this episode (Part 2 in a two-part series), we have the opportunity to interview recent Milton High School graduate Harrison Lewis. Harrison won a 2019 Shuler Award for his role as Lieutenant Frank Cioffi in Milton's production of "Curtains" earlier this year. Harrison shares his own musical theater journey and breaks down his process for bringing a character to life from the script. We are cheering both Harrison and Jessi on as they compete at the Jimmy Awards in New York this week. And courtesy of ArtsBridge, we close out the episode with a clip of Harrison singing a song from "Curtains." Be sure to go back and listen to Part 1 of this series with Jessi Kirtley, who won the 2019 Shuler for Best Actress in a Leading Role: http://www.atlantatobroadway.com/2019/06/19/shuler-award-winner-part-1-interview-with-jessi-kirtley/   WATCH THE JIMMY AWARDS The Jimmy Awards will air live at 7:30 p.m. on June 24. You can find out how to watch them here: https://www.jimmyawards.com/winners-and-nominees/2019-jimmy-awards/ WATCH THE SHULER AWARDS You can watch the 2019 Shuler Awards Ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=UOlq9da_q5g   JOIN THE TROUPE! Sign up for our mailing list to hear about local training opportunities, must-see shows, and so that you never miss an episode: http://www.atlantatobroadway.com   CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook (where we share LOTS of resources about training programs, camps, shows, etc.): https://www.facebook.com/atlanta2broadway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlanta2broadway (@atlanta2broadway ) Get in touch! Do you have questions you’d like explored or guests to suggest for the podcast? Give us a shout at atlanta2broadway@gmail.com!

I met Nic recently in Madison, Wisconsin where he received the 2018 Governor's Financial Literacy Award from Governor Tony Evers. Nic has established a program at Milton High School (which he also attended) where EVERY student creates an Academic and Career Plan which they present as a senior project to their classmates and members of the community. In this podcast, you will learn more about why Nic is so passionate about financial education, how he implements this capstone project with his students and the impact of his work in the community. Enjoy! 

"A poem begins with a lump in the throat; a homesickness or a love sickness." — Robert Frost This week, we're celebrating Poetry Month by talking about the power and joy of poetry. First, we hear from renowned novelist, essayist, and poet Calvin Trillin, who shares some of the inspiration behind his new poetry collection for children, No Fair! No Fair!. We also talk with two high school students, Maya Eashwaran and Gopal Raman, who were honored as National Student Poets in 2016, as well as an educator, Adam Couturier, who speaks about the wonderful poetry program in his Massachusetts school district. Additional resources: More information about No Fair! No Fair! by Calvin Trillin and illustrated by Roz Chast Learn more about the National Student Poets Program Meet the other 2016 National Student Poets, and hear more from Maya Eashwaran and Gopal Raman Read a blog post from Adam Couturier about his district's We Read Big initiative Guests: Calvin Trillin is a journalist, humorist, poet, novelist, memoirist, and food writer. A long-time staff writer at The New Yorker, he is also The Nation's “deadline poet.” He has published thirty books, many of them bestsellers. His books include Remembering Denny, About Alice, Tepper Isn't Going Out, and Dogfight: The 2012 Presidential Campaign in Verse. In 2012, he won the Thurber Prize for American Humor. He lives in New York. Maya Eashwaran is a senior at Milton High School in Milton, Georgia, and a 2016 National Student Poet. In addition to writing poetry, she is also an avid musician. Gopal Raman is a senior at St. Mark's School in Dallas, Texas, and a 2016 National Student Poet. In addition to writing poetry, he edits for his high school newspaper and chairs the St. Mark's Literary Festival. Adam Couturier is the 6-12 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator for Southbridge Public Schools in Southbridge, Massachusetts. Mr. Couturier was a 2016 Pioneer Valley Teacher of Excellence award winner as a result of his work in Springfield, MA. He served as a teacher, Social Studies Department Chair, and as a Middle Years Programme Coordinator at an International Baccalaureate school. In addition to this, he wrote curriculum for the National Parks Service at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Springfield Public Schools, and now at Southbridge Middle and High Schools. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan Produced by Emily Morrow

"A poem begins with a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, or a love sickness." — Robert Frost This week, we're celebrating Poetry Month by talking about the power and joy of poetry. First, we hear from renowned novelist, essayist, and poet Calvin Trillin, who shares some of the inspiration behind his new poetry collection for children, No Fair! No Fair!. We also talk with two high school students, Maya Eashwaran and Gopal Raman, who were honored as National Student Poets in 2016, as well as an educator, Adam Couturier, who speaks about the wonderful poetry program in his Massachusetts school district. Additional resources: More information about No Fair! No Fair! by Calvin Trillin and illustrated by Roz Chast Learn more about the National Student Poets Program Meet the other 2016 National Student Poets, and hear more from Maya Eashwaran and Gopal Raman Read a blog post from Adam Couturier about his district's We Read Big initiative Guests: Calvin Trillin is a journalist, humorist, poet, novelist, memoirist, and food writer. A long-time staff writer at The New Yorker, he is also The Nation’s “deadline poet.” He has published thirty books, many of them bestsellers. His books include Remembering Denny, About Alice, Tepper Isn't Going Out, and Dogfight: The 2012 Presidential Campaign in Verse. In 2012, he won the Thurber Prize for American Humor. He lives in New York. Maya Eashwaran is a senior at Milton High School in Milton, Georgia, and a 2016 National Student Poet. In addition to writing poetry, she is also an avid musician. Gopal Raman is a senior at St. Mark’s School in Dallas, Texas, and a 2016 National Student Poet. In addition to writing poetry, he edits for his high school newspaper and chairs the St. Mark’s Literary Festival. Adam Couturier is the  6-12 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator for Southbridge Public Schools in Southbridge, Massachusetts. Mr. Couturier was a 2016 Pioneer Valley Teacher of Excellence award winner as a result of his work in Springfield, MA. He served as a teacher, Social Studies Department Chair, and as a Middle Years Programme Coordinator at an International Baccalaureate school. In addition to this, he wrote curriculum for the National Parks Service at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Springfield Public Schools, and now at Southbridge Middle and High Schools. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan Produced by Emily Morrow

For the next three podcast episodes, I had the pleasure of talking to Matt Kramer, a terrific High School Basketball Coach and Author.  Matt currently resides in Georgia, but was born and raised in Northeast Ohio.  His current team Milton High School is one of the outstanding programs in Georgia with national-level aspirations. Coach Kramer is the co-author of the great book The Best-Laid Plans of a High School Basketball CEO, which he wrote with legendary Ohio High School Basketball Coach Randy Montgomery.  Coach Kramer wrote the book to document his journey and provide a resource for up and coming coaches. Here are the fantastic highlights from our great conversation: Looking up to his dad, a teacher and coach, who provided the inspiration for his own playing, teaching, and coaching career. Having an outstanding athlete to learn from in Olympian Butch Reynolds. The core values he learned growing up about:  caring for players, skill development, building relationships with a family-type environment, be invested in the next guy his playing career in high school and college, including his experience at the College of Wooster with Steve Moore his career path from being a volunteer assistant to JV Coach, Varsity Assistant, and then Head Varsity Coach how he connected with Coach Montgomery, who worked with Coach Bob Huggins and had conversations with Coach John Wooden Why kids want discipline from adults How teaching skills and coaching skills enhance and nurture abilities in the classroom and on the court the importance of being able to write well, and why he wrote the book Tips on Seeking Out & Interviewing for a coaching position, including interviewing the interviewers what to do the first days on the job importance of choosing a staff how to promote your program, including ideas for youth program development the importance of practice rituals "coaching is what you do for somebody, not to somebody" constructing a productive summer plan looking at X's and O's surprise ending to his coaching tenure at Canton South, his professionalism continuing to serve his students and family, and how he ended up at Milton High School in Georgia with the help of San Antonio Spurs Director of Player Personnel Dennis Felton the value of the book for anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills and service to others the legacy Coach wants to leave behind Coach's next book will be coming out soon, called Leap Of Faith To connect with Coach Matt Kramer, do the following: Website and Blog Twitter Facebook email at:  coachk6463@gmail.com  Thank you for listening to the show.   Please connect with me on Twitter or Facebook. Go here to listen to my podcast “Outstanding Ohioans” and like on Facebook. To purchase my Kindle version of Basketball’s Multi-Purpose Offense:  The Open Post Motion Offense, the 1-4 High Offense, and High Post Offense. To purchase my E-book on my Basketball Ball Match Up Zone Defense, click here. To purchase my E-book on Basketball’s Multi-Purpose Offense:  The Open Post Motion Offense, the 1-4 High Offense, and the High Post Offense, click here.

For the next three podcast episodes, I had the pleasure of talking to Matt Kramer, a terrific High School Basketball Coach and Author.  Matt currently resides in Georgia, but was born and raised in Northeast Ohio.  His current team Milton High School is one of the outstanding programs in Georgia with national-level aspirations. Coach Kramer is the co-author of the great book The Best-Laid Plans of a High School Basketball CEO, which he wrote with legendary Ohio High School Basketball Coach Randy Montgomery.  Coach Kramer wrote the book to document his journey and provide a resource for up and coming coaches. Here are the fantastic highlights from our great conversation: Looking up to his dad, a teacher and coach, who provided the inspiration for his own playing, teaching, and coaching career. Having an outstanding athlete to learn from in Olympian Butch Reynolds. The core values he learned growing up about:  caring for players, skill development, building relationships with a family-type environment, be invested in the next guy his playing career in high school and college, including his experience at the College of Wooster with Steve Moore his career path from being a volunteer assistant to JV Coach, Varsity Assistant, and then Head Varsity Coach how he connected with Coach Montgomery, who worked with Coach Bob Huggins and had conversations with Coach John Wooden Why kids want discipline from adults How teaching skills and coaching skills enhance and nurture abilities in the classroom and on the court the importance of being able to write well, and why he wrote the book Tips on Seeking Out & Interviewing for a coaching position, including interviewing the interviewers what to do the first days on the job importance of choosing a staff how to promote your program, including ideas for youth program development the importance of practice rituals "coaching is what you do for somebody, not to somebody" constructing a productive summer plan looking at X's and O's surprise ending to his coaching tenure at Canton South, his professionalism continuing to serve his students and family, and how he ended up at Milton High School in Georgia with the help of San Antonio Spurs Director of Player Personnel Dennis Felton the value of the book for anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills and service to others the legacy Coach wants to leave behind Coach's next book will be coming out soon, called Leap Of Faith To connect with Coach Matt Kramer, do the following: Website and Blog Twitter Facebook email at:  coachk6463@gmail.com  Thank you for listening to the show.   Please connect with me on Twitter or Facebook. Go here to listen to my podcast “Outstanding Ohioans” and like on Facebook. To purchase my Kindle version of Basketball’s Multi-Purpose Offense:  The Open Post Motion Offense, the 1-4 High Offense, and High Post Offense. To purchase my E-book on my Basketball Ball Match Up Zone Defense, click here. To purchase my E-book on Basketball’s Multi-Purpose Offense:  The Open Post Motion Offense, the 1-4 High Offense, and the High Post Offense, click here.

For the next three podcast episodes, I had the pleasure of talking to Matt Kramer, a terrific High School Basketball Coach and Author.  Matt currently resides in Georgia, but was born and raised in Northeast Ohio.  His current team Milton High School is one of the outstanding programs in Georgia with national-level aspirations. Coach Kramer is the co-author of the great book The Best-Laid Plans of a High School Basketball CEO, which he wrote with legendary Ohio High School Basketball Coach Randy Montgomery.  Coach Kramer wrote the book to document his journey and provide a resource for up and coming coaches. Here are the fantastic highlights from our great conversation: Looking up to his dad, a teacher and coach, who provided the inspiration for his own playing, teaching, and coaching career. Having an outstanding athlete to learn from in Olympian Butch Reynolds. The core values he learned growing up about:  caring for players, skill development, building relationships with a family-type environment, be invested in the next guy his playing career in high school and college, including his experience at the College of Wooster with Steve Moore his career path from being a volunteer assistant to JV Coach, Varsity Assistant, and then Head Varsity Coach how he connected with Coach Montgomery, who worked with Coach Bob Huggins and had conversations with Coach John Wooden Why kids want discipline from adults How teaching skills and coaching skills enhance and nurture abilities in the classroom and on the court the importance of being able to write well, and why he wrote the book Tips on Seeking Out & Interviewing for a coaching position, including interviewing the interviewers what to do the first days on the job importance of choosing a staff how to promote your program, including ideas for youth program development the importance of practice rituals "coaching is what you do for somebody, not to somebody" constructing a productive summer plan looking at X's and O's surprise ending to his coaching tenure at Canton South, his professionalism continuing to serve his students and family, and how he ended up at Milton High School in Georgia with the help of San Antonio Spurs Director of Player Personnel Dennis Felton the value of the book for anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills and service to others the legacy Coach wants to leave behind Coach's next book will be coming out soon, called Leap Of Faith To connect with Coach Matt Kramer, do the following: Website and Blog Twitter Facebook email at:  coachk6463@gmail.com  Thank you for listening to the show.   Please connect with me on Twitter or Facebook. Go here to listen to my podcast “Outstanding Ohioans” and like on Facebook. To purchase my Kindle version of Basketball’s Multi-Purpose Offense:  The Open Post Motion Offense, the 1-4 High Offense, and High Post Offense. To purchase my E-book on my Basketball Ball Match Up Zone Defense, click here. To purchase my E-book on Basketball’s Multi-Purpose Offense:  The Open Post Motion Offense, the 1-4 High Offense, and the High Post Offense, click here.

Today's host(s): Scot Landry Today's guest(s): Stephen Colella, Peter Williams, and Fr. Frank Silva Links from today's show: Today's topics: CYO Athletics Summary of today's show: Say the letters CYO to a Catholic from Boston, and they will inevitably recall the glory days of CYO athletics when hundreds of parish and parochial school sports teams competed in several sports across the Archdiocese. Peter Williams, Stephen Colella, and Fr. Frank Silva join Scot Landry to say that those glory days aren't just in the past. The annual CYO March Madness tournament is beginning and will bring 87 out of 368 teams in 11 different divisions together to be crowned the best in basketball in eastern Massachusetts. But it's not just another recreational league. Catholic athletics teaches virtues and Catholic values in an environment that helps young people to grow in faith and integrity. 1st segment: Scot said CYO Athletics is not just about the final score… It's about positive coaching, sportsmanship for children and their parents, learning to live together in a diverse community, maximizing talents, and fostering the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual strength in each of us. The programs are representative of the Christian values of respect, love, compassion and support for each other. Through sports, competition and teamwork, CYO athletics provides healthy growth and development through games, practices and the life lessons that sports teach. Scot said the Archdiocese has a version of March Madness in the CYO basketball tournament. Pete Williams is the CYO athletics director and Fr. Frank is the chaplain for CYO athletics. Stephen Colella is the assistant director of Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults, of which CYO is part. Peter said in 1963 he was appointed deanery athletic coordinator in Dorchester and since 1977 has been athletic director for CYO for the Archdiocese. Scot said CYO athletics was huge in Lowell in the early 80s when he was participating. Peter said in the 1950 and 1960s, every parish had a CYO program. Right now, there are still 350 teams in the Archdiocese. Peter said when he was a kid the parish was the hub of the community and most kids wanted to participate in the CYO. It was a time when young people were readily coming forth to be part of the Church. Fr. Frank said during his high school years CYO was known not just for athletics, but also social, spiritual and cultural programs. CYO was an opportunity for leadership development for young people. CYO councils were elected in parishes and on the deanery/vicariate level they had youth councils and then an Archdiocesan youth council. Fr. Frank served as an officer in his parish CYO and a deanery officer in the Lowell area and then served on the Archdiocesan council. He was an appointed member. Each council had committees for religious, social, athletic, and cultural activities. At the archdiocesan council level, he was appointed to the sports committee even though he'd never been involved in athletics. Peter said he was a classmate in the seminary with Fr. Frank along with Fr. Bill Schmidt, who was the chairman of the archdiocesan youth council that Fr. Frank served on. Fr. Frank said his decision to enter the seminary was affected by involvement in CYO. Those were the glory years of CYO, he said. National conventions for CYOs took place every other year and would draw five or six thousand young people from around the country. Stephen talked about growing up in Wayland and being involved in soccer and how that influenced his development as a person. He said CYO athletics ties together the natural virtues to the supernatural virtues. As you become a teammate you grow out of yourself. When you baptize sports, you realize what a powerful influence you can have on who young people can become. Scot said growing up CYO for him was just sports. Peter said the goal of CYO sports is to connect sports to the spiritual. Fr. Matt as director of Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults has done more to connect those, by for example, having a Mass for the opening of the sports year at the cathedral. Fr. Silva said growing up in the 1960s, there were still many community connections in neighborhoods and during high school, having a youth organization that was parish based created multiple opportunities to draw young people in through a variety of activities. He recalled CYO sponsoring an oratorical contest where people were invited to give speeches that culminated an oratorical contest at Boston College for the whole archdiocese. He said the Archdiocese was one of the first in the country to accept Search retreat weekends for high schools, which had many great fruits. Teen Encounter Christ programs also had a link with Search and CYO. Whatever else parish CYO programs offered, they all seemed to have athletics: golf, swimming, tennis, basketball, baseball. As we entered the 1970s, it began to change because of the culture and as youth ministry became the new model. Scot asked Peter what changed. Peter said when Msgr. John Carroll wrote his memoirs, he wrote that over 1,300 young people entered religious life out of the Archdiocese of Boston CYO program. The CYO program evolved over time and the upheaval of the Sixties and Seventies led to much of the demise of youth programs. Fr. Frank pointed out it wasn't just youth programs and it wasn't just in the Church. Peter said the athletic program has remained fairly constant and in recent time has seen a rebirth and new growth in the Archdiocese. Scot asked if it's just sports-crazy Boston or is it nationally that CYO has become athletics focused. Peter said every diocese in New England has a very vibrant CYO athletic program. Scot asked Stephen what stands out for CYO in its effectiveness. Stephen said the Catechism speaks of the value of CYO and encourages us to be involved. The anchor for CYO has always been an outreach program to bring young people into orbit around their parish. Its in our nature to want to be in these socialized settings. Even though the culture has offered substitutes, these programs remain strong. Though there may have been a heyday and a lull, we're rediscovering the value of this socialization and how powerful it can be for a new evangelization. CYO has some Velcro hooks that other ministries are missing. 2nd segment: Scot asked Peter about the March Madness tournament and the different levels and brackets. Peter said there are 11 divisions: 5th and 6th grade boys and girls, school and parish divisions; 7th & 8th grade boys and girls; junior boys; senior boys; senior girls. The grammar school divisions are the largest and the South Shore Parochial School League is the biggest one of all. Of the parish leagues, the Norwood-Westwood area league is growing large as well. These are parishes that don't have Catholic grammar schools have parish league teams, although some parishes offer both. Peter said Gate of Heaven in South Boston has been a large force in CYO over the years, both boys and girls. Our Lady's in Lynnfield is another program, and St. Margaret Mary in Westwood. St. Mary's in Franklin field 14 teams. Fr. Frank said for this age level, while they are receiving proper religious education and growing in other ways, they are also seeing how being involved in a church activity can be fun. Peter said the priests are key and he sees the kids flock to their priests and pastors. Scot asked if the parishes travel well, sending more than just parents of the teams. Peter said it's mostly family related, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Scot asked how the Archdiocese celebrates the teams in the March Madness tournament. Stephen said they build on the socialization idea and avenues of growing virtue. It's powerful to give witness that is implicit and explicit. The priest coming by to see the teams. The credibility of a teacher or priest goes through the roof when you enter their world. That opens the door to their receptivity to the Church. Once that avenue is primed, then you add prayer before the game and all the other elements. The teams that take advantage of that really begin to grow a huge ministry apart from sports. Scot said he presumes that the trash talking you see on playgrounds doesn't take place on the CYO courts. Fr. Frank said it is different, but the kids are still kids. However, the adults take a stricter line on such activity with technical fouls and if it continues coaches and priests getting involved. Fr. Frank said there have been teams eliminated from tournaments because they didn't live up to the values being promoted. Peter said the Archdiocese has participated an online course for Catholic coaches that all coaches must take. He said we are blessed by the men and women passing on these values and virtues. Stephen said national statistics shows that young people who get involved in athletics tend to avoid trouble and get themselves on a different path. Peter said during the season, to qualify for post-season play, that a team be successful in at least 70 percent of their games and from that about 30 percent of the teams end up participating. This year 87 teams are taking part out of 368 teams total. Peter said the tournament is single elimination. It is highly competitive with large crowds coming to the games. Stephen said Milton High School is where they traditionally hold the tournament. They have a very large facility. They used to hold the tournament at Catholic Memorial for about 25 years. Fr. Silva said the younger the competitors, the more inspiring and entertaining it is to watch. Stephen said as the tournament goes on the level of play becomes incredible. He also offered thanks to the volunteers who get involved, including referees and coaches. 3rd segment: It's time to announce this week's winner of the WQOM Benefactor Raffle. Our prize this week is the book, by Curtis Martin. This week's benefactor card raffle winner is Fr. James DiPerri, from Waltham, MA. Congratulations, Fr. DiPerri! If you would like to be eligible to win in an upcoming week, please visit . For a one-time $30 donation, you'll receive the Station of the Cross benefactor card and key tag, making you eligible for WQOM's weekly raffle of books, DVDs, CDs and religious items. We'll be announcing the winner each Wednesday during “The Good Catholic Life” program. 4th segment: Scot asked Peter how the brackets are formed. Peter said the brackets are seeded to ensure that no one who has already faced an opponent during the season meets them again in the initial rounds. They do try to weight it to ensure balance in the brackets. Peter said his son Stephen is the tournament director this year and is responsible for creating all the brackets. Scot asked for where people can get more information. (The link to their web site is above.) Fr. Frank said what has competed with the development of CYO teams in many parishes is the development of city and town youth leagues. He said the CYO name does continue in many places with teams not affiliated with the Church continuing to use CYO. People have identified some teams as a CYO team for so long they continue to use the name. CYO has become ingrained within the psyche. Stephen said that will help CYO in the future. When you view it as ministry, you start to see what Pope John Paul said about the potential for the Church of the intersection with the culture. This is an important piece of who we are. The towns have copied a lot of what we did well. Now we need to find what new things we can do (for example, ultimate frisbee) and what things we can re-infuse with more catechesis for the future. Boston has had a rich history that will carry us forward in the new evangelization. There are so many CYO alumni who are very successful people in business and society and professional sports. Peter said we as a Church have a very difference product to offer. We're not just a recreational league. Otherwise the Church shouldn't be involved in athletics. We have a distinctive spiritual component to our athletics. Stephen said Catholic athletics is the Theology of the Body lived out in the bosy-soul union.

Join me on Monday, January 30th.  My guests were from Milton High School in Milton, GA, Head Basketball Coach David Boyd, Golf Freelance Writer Pat Wheeler, and Model Dawn Rae also known as First Classe.  We previewed the Super Bowl, recapped the Pro Bowl, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team qualifying for the Olympics, previewed the National College Football Signing Day, and discussed the latest on the Atlanta Hawks.

Were starting a new series today. While youre finding Luke 1, Ill give you just a little bit of the background of Luke. Luke is a physician by trade, by vocation, so during the course of our study, well often find him using medical terminology. He describes miracles Jesus performed in a very clinical way. This morning will be no exception. Well talk about one of the words he uses. So we see that element he uses throughout his book. Luke, as far as I know, is the only Gentile writer in all of Scripture. Luke traveled with Paul in his second and third missionary journeys. In the Book of Acts, there are periods when he writes in the first person and says we, the first person plural. He says we did this or we did that. He was a close companion of Paul. He was a faithful companion of Paul. He was with him even when others had deserted him. Luke quantitatively wrote the most in the New Testament. If you put the Book of Luke and the Book of Acts, which Luke also wrote, together, quantitatively, he wrote more than anybody else in the New Testament-more than Paul, more than John. So, Luke is a very important person for us as we study his writings. So, lets begin with Verse 1 [of Chapter 1-page 1012 of pew Bibles]. It says, Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the Word. Luke says that truth was just handed from Jesus to the Apostles. It has been handed from the Apostles to us. The first church handed it down all the way through the generations to us. A week or so ago, do you remember that cold winter day when the schools were closed because of the cold? I started a fire in the morning, and I kept that fire going all the way though into the evening. It took me awhile to get that first log going, but once I got it going, I had a good fire. Even the coldest logs from outside, Id put in there, and in a matter of seconds, they would catch on fire. The last fire I had that night, it was the same fire that I had started early in the morning. That fire had passed down from log to log. The first log had turned to ashes. The heat had gone up, and the log had turned to ashes, but the fire had passed on. That is the fire we have received. That is the fire we pass on, the same fire that happened so long ago; long after our spirits have ascended and our bodies have turned to ashes, that fire is the one we pass on to our children and grandchildren and friends. That will burn on. Its the same fire. Thats what Luke talks about. He says [picking up in Verse 3], Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught. So, we dont know who Theophilus is. We have theories, but we dont know exactly who he is. He says with the care of a surgeon, I am going to investigate. I am going to carefully study and examine the truth as its been given to us and convey it to you. The word investigate is the Greek word that we get autopsy from. Theres a little bit of the Doctor Luke coming out right there in Verse 3. He says, Im just going to do as close of an investigation as humanly possible from the very beginning of the truth, of the things, that we have received so you can know the certainty of what youve been taught. When an autopsy is performed, theyre looking for facts. Why did something happen? How did it happen? What does all this mean? They study in greater detail, under the microscope, and its just examined every way possible. Thats what Luke is going to do for us. Now hes going to get into a story about the birth of Jesus, and you know its okay to talk about the birth of Jesus when its not December. You understand that? We can talk about the resurrection when its not Easter; we can talk about His birth when its not December. Were going to see a story of two people who are given much the same word and have two very different responses. One responded in faith, the other in doubt. Before we talk about that, were going to watch a short clip from the Chronicles of Narnia, the allegory written by C.S. Lewis which Aslan represents the Lord. He has been shaved of his mane, seemingly stripped of his power, as Christ became a man for us, and Aslan is going to offer his life up to try to free Narnia. Lets watch as this clip takes place. I love when he roars later on. Hes been resurrected. Did you see the look on the little girls faces? Thats what were talking about. Thats doubt. When something you had trusted in, something you had expected, is all the sudden taken away from you-when life does not go the way you thought it should-something unexpected happens, that same doubt and confusion would have been on the face of the Apostles when Christ died on the cross. Thats not what Messiah is supposed to do. The cross is a place of a weakness. The cross is a place of death and defeat. He was supposed to be their king, and their dream died that day. They despaired. They doubted. They questioned God. What was this all about? There have been times you and I have done that same thing. When life has not gone the way we expected it to go, we struggle with doubt-when God does not answer our prayers in the way we think He should. That didnt happen for Zechariah. Zechariah wanted nothing more than to have a child, especially to have a male offspring to carry on his name. He and his wife, Elizabeth, had been married a long time but with no offspring. Its sad when a couple wants to conceive and cant. In those days, it was more than just that. In those days, if you did not conceive a child, the woman would have been viewed upon with disgrace. So, Elizabeth and Zechariah prayed. God did not answer their prayers. Were going to find in this story that God is going to break a silence of 400 years, and Hes going to speak for the first time in 400 years though the angel Gabriel to Zechariah. Zechariah is a priest, and he has a duty that day. He has been chosen by lot to go in the temple and burn incense, one of those divine coincidences that weve encountered from time to time. While in the temple, he encounters an angel, and hes afraid. Every time that man encounters an angel in the Bible, he is afraid. Do you notice that? Do you think angels look like those little chubby things that we always see Renaissance art? Probably not. They were probably pretty imposing and terrifying figures. So, he says, Do not be afraid, Zechariah…Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. I want to back up a second. Do not be afraid Zechariah. Your prayer has been heard. Zechariah is probably thinking, What prayer? The prayer to have a son. Zechariah had long forgotten about that prayer, but God hadnt. God has never forgotten one prayer that youve prayed. There are prayers that youve have forgotten decades ago, but God has not forgotten them. Zechariah had given up hope. He was old. He should be a grandparent. Theres no way hes going to be a parent. That was a dream that had died. Some of us will pray something for days, weeks, months, maybe even years, but soon we give up and stop and we forget, but God has not forgotten. God says, That prayer is going to be answered. Youre going to have a son. You will name him John, the graciousness of God. John the Baptist is going to be born from him. We think of John the Baptist as this bold in your face kind of a person, wrath of God kind of person, but actually John was about the grace of God, wasnt he? He was about repentance and forgiveness and restoration, so he lived up to his name. Thats for sure. [Continuing with Verse 14] He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth. Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous--to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Hes going to have a place of honor. He is going to usher in the time of Messiah. He is the one spoken of by the prophets who prepares the way. Can we put up [on the overhead] the verse from Malachi Chapter 4? Do we have that? There it is. This is the last of the Old Testament, right here. After Malachi, Malachi is the last writer of the Old Testament… When he makes this last statement, that closes out the old covenant. [Malachi 4:5, page 951 of pew Bibles] See, I send you the prophet Elijah before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers… Do you recall reading those words recently? Is that not what Gabriel said to Zechariah about his son John? You see, between Malachi and Luke, its a seamless transition. God picks up exactly where He left off. The last thing God spoke was that a prophet in the tradition of Elijah was coming to prepare for the coming of the Messiah, and the first words spoken of God through Gabriel were that time is now. God breaks the silence and continues on right where He left off. He said, That time is here. Youd think Zechariah would just be thrilled. Youd think hed go, Wow! I get to be the father of Messiah! but look at his response. [Luke 1, middle of Verse 18] How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years. Some of us have said, Well, I wish I knew the will of God better. I wish God would just send an angel to tell me His will. Well, that wasnt even good enough for Zechariah. God did that very thing, and he still needed to know more: Youve called me by my name. Youve called me by my wifes name. You reminded me about a prayer long forgotten. Youve told me the gender of my child, the first name of my child, what hes going to be like, his temperament, his ministry, what he will accomplish, what his task will be, but you know, I still need some more. Im still not sure. It doesnt go over well with Gabriel. It doesnt go well. He says, Im Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God. If that would have been me, I would have went (Pastor flicks his head), Come on! Wake up! Im an angel and he cant speak. Hes not allowed to speak until the prophesy is fulfilled. He comes out, and his family is like, Whats going on? He is using sign language. They realize hes seen a vision. Finally, the son is born, and they name him John. Well learn about that next week. Then we transition to Mary. We find Mary, a young maiden. She is going to be married to a man named Joseph. That same angel, Gabriel, is sent to her in Galilee. He greets her and says in Verse 28, The angel went to her and said, Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of this Father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end. Verse 34, How will this be, Mary asked the angel since I am a virgin? Notice they were both told by the angel they were going to have a child unexpectedly. The old man, the old priest, the ministry professional questions God, but this young maiden does not. You can be old in the Lord and have less faith than somebody who is young in the Lord. You can grow chronologically in years, but God never wants you to grow old in faith. He had been a priest in the Lord a long time; yet when it came down to God giving him his plan, it was the old priest who doubted and the young maiden who believed. Dont their questions sound sort of similar? They both question the angel. One of them is unable to speak. Im sure glad God doesnt act that way toward us when we doubt Him. If that were to happen, Id say more than half of us on any given Sunday couldnt speak. He doesnt act that way. Didnt Mary question too? Lets look at those two verses. Lets look at Zechariahs response and Marys response together. Zechariah says, How can I be sure of this? Im not sure what you said is going to happen. I need to know. I need more proof. Mary, on the other hand, says, How will this be? Mary doesnt question that its going to happen. She just wants to know how. She has a right to know quite frankly. If you had been told by God, Youre going to have a baby. Youre going to bear the Messiah, and youre not married, and God is going to impregnate you somehow, youve got a right to know some details. Its a logical question. As best he could, Gabriel tried to give her an answer. Which are you here? When life pulls the rug out from under your feet…When life takes an unexpected turn, and youre future looks uncertain, do you respond as Zechariah or Mary? When something happens in your life, God has asked you to do something or say something you are not necessarily comfortable with, how do you respond? Like Zechariah? Or like Mary? Are you the kind of person that needs signs upon signs? Or do you say, God, Im going to take You at Your Word. Im going to trust You. Mary looked at the promise. Zechariah looked at the problem. If youre in doubt this morning, I guarantee you the place youre looking is at the problem and not at the promise. If you look at the problem, youre going to be shook up. If you look at the promise, youre going to have faith. Zechariah looked at himself because he was the problem. He said, Well, I cant. Im old. I should be a grandpa, and youre telling me Im going to be a dad. I think youve made a mistake. Im not sure this is really going to happen because, you know, Elizabeth is really not a spring chicken either here. He looked at himself. Sometimes we do that. We look at ourselves and say, Well, I cant. How many times in the Bible did God call somebody to do something, and their response was, Well, I cant do that. Im too young or Im too old or whatever excuse they give. You and I have given the same excuses to God because weve looked at the problem. God never told you to look at the problem. He told you to look at the promise. Dont look within; look to Him. Mary looked to Him, and she said, I dont know exactly how its going to happen, but you know what? Youre in charge. Be it done unto me according to Your Word. Faith is kind of like a trapeze, a flying trapeze. Whenever I go to the circus, Im always amazed at the flying trapeze. I think one of the reasons is because I am deathly afraid of heights. If I were the flying trapeze guy, I would climb up about one-third of the ladder, look down, see how far up I was and think, Ive accomplished something significant here, and go, Ta-da! Then Id climb back down. Thats about all youd get from me, but these guys climb way up, and they get on those bars. They start swinging back and forth. Theres the flyer and the catcher. The flyer is going back and forth, and the catcher is upside down, holding on with his knees. He has his arms extended. Theyre flying back and forth, waiting for the right time. At a certain designated time, the flyer releases the bar, and he has now entered the realm of faith. He is now trusting someone else to catch him. If youre the flyer, you dont try to catch the catcher. You let the catcher catch you. Ive never done this before. I never want to do this. But from what I understand, if youre flailing your arms or moving around, the catcher cant catch you. Your job is to be still and allow the catcher to catch you. You do not catch God; God catches you. Faith is that time from the time you release the bar until the time God catches you. That time in between-which sometimes seems forever-thats the realm of faith. To some of us, God has said, Let go of the bar, and we look down and go, Uh-uh. Not yet, a few more swings because we like to be in control, dont we? We want to be in charge. Last week, we said that if you have not accepted Christ, you have rejected Christ. If youre in charge of your life, Hes not. Let go and trust Him. Take that step of faith. But some people want to be in charge and do not like to let go. When you let go, thats faith. Then when God answers, when God grabs a hold of you; and you no longer need faith, do you? Because now the answers come. The manifestations come. When Mary became pregnant, and her belly started to swell up, and she knew she had not had relations with Joseph, did she need faith to believe that shed be pregnant at that point? No. When Elizabeth starts to show, will Zechariah need faith to believe that she is pregnant? No. He needed faith before. From the time you let go until the time God catches you, that time right in there, thats faith. Thats not fun for a lot of us. Thats not a natural thing. A natural thing is to hold on. Its unnatural to let go. Its unnatural to be dependent upon somebody else, but thats exactly what God has called you and me to do. Habakkuk 2:4 says the just shall what by faith? Live by faith. God has called this to be a lifestyle for you and me. What was Mary called? Mary was called highly favored, wasnt she? It says, You are highly favored. God thinks a lot of you, Mary. God has chosen you for a very special path. What was Marys response? May it be done to me as you have said. I am the Lords servant. Do you think thats the first time Mary responded that way to God? No. I think Mary was a person who had a reckless abandon in her faith and trust. Thats exactly the reason why she was chosen. She was chosen because of that very fact that faith for Mary had become a lifestyle. God doesnt want faith to be an event for us that every once in a while, we muster up some faith. He wants you to live by faith. When was the last time that you let go of the bar, figuratively speaking, and had to trust God or you would have fallen? If its been a long time, youre not living by faith. When was the last time you did something on the edge? You said, Im just going to trust you, God. Thats faith. Thats where God wants us to live, and its not easy to live there. Its much easier to just hold on to the bar and trust myself than to let go and let God. God doesnt call us to do something ridiculous and stupid. Dont run out on HWY 90 and say, Stop in the name of the Lord. Youre going to be a pancake. But if God has called you to do something, take that step of faith. God has called you and I as believers and as a church not to take the safe road all the time. Its not natural, but do you know what? The more you live in faith, the more natural it becomes. After a while, those catchers and flyers become so skilled and proficient that you can take the net away, and some do. They take the net away, risking their very lives; and they let go of the bar and just be still, and they let the catcher catch them. God wants us to come to the point, like Mary, when things happen that we dont understand or we may not like- we might be surprised by-and we can say, I dont understand everything thats going on, but Im going to trust You. Im going to let go of the bar, whatever that bar represents in your life, and Im going to trust you. The good news is that for those who release the bar and enter into the realm of faith, God has never dropped any of them. He has never dropped a single person. Five or so years ago, we decided we were going to learn to go scuba diving. We took some classes and went into the pool at Milton High School. That was going to be our first experience. Wed read about scuba diving. Wed watch people scuba dive. We became familiar with the equipment, but we had never actually gone under the water. Your first task as a student is simply to breathe, to get used to being under water breathing because its not natural. There is a problem. Man was not made-created-to breathe under water. The promise is that this equipment has the design to enable me to do something I cannot do on my own, cannot do naturally. So I put my faith in that equipment and I inhale when Im submerged under water. Thats the job. All you have to do first up is just breathe. So you go down there, and theres a little bit of anxiety before you take that first breath. You know you have the equipment on, but you also know this is water and you think, What if some of this gets in my lungs? Then you think, Im in the shallow end of a pool. I think Ill make it. You go, Here goes nothing. You let go of the bar, and you go, Pffffff. You get air, and you breathe it out. Usually, you watch all these rookies learning how to scuba dive; theyre all kind of hyperventilating under the water. When you go up, there are a lot of bubbles because you are breathing in and out very, very fast. Youre a little bit scared. After a while, you start to relax, and you take long, deep breathes. You start to trust, and you say, You know what? This stuff works. Im breathing, and Im under water. The next time you go scuba diving, youre not anxious about that because you know this stuff works. The promise works. That is what its like in the realm of faith. Mary, even at this young age, knew that faith worked. She knew that God would equip her and enable her to do something she couldnt otherwise naturally do, so Mary doesnt have time to process it. She doesnt say, Give me a few days to think about this. I need more proof, like Zechariah. Mary just says, I dont understand everything. I dont know how its all going to work, but you know what? Youre God. Lets do it. She lets go. Thats where God wants you and me to be, a person who lives a lifestyle of faith, who takes some spiritual risks. Im not saying you all have to sell your homes and move to Haiti like Pastor Sean and Heather, but what if He does call you to do that? What if God does tell you to do something radical for Him? What if God tells you on Monday morning to share about Him to the cranky guy at work? As soon as you open your mouth and start to speak and start sharing your faith, youve let go of the bar. So if youre saying, How do you like the weather today? Its pretty cold, isnt it? Youre holding on. But as soon as you say, You know, I just wanted to invite you to my church. Or you go, You know, Ive been going through what youve gone through, and my faith has helped me. Heres how. The moment you start to speak that, youve just let go. You are now in the realm of faith. When was the last time you let go of the bar and trusted God? Lets pray: Father, Your Word says that we are to be people of faith. Its not to be something sporadic or occasional. It is to be normative. It is to be characteristic of who we are. You want us to live by this stuff called faith, to trust. Its a dependency in something other than ourselves. Its a trust in You. We can also have a confidence knowing that weve got the best catcher in the business. Youve never dropped one who has surrendered to You. Those who fight and struggle have a difficult time; but those who surrender and are still, like Mary, theyre caught and theyre sustained. I pray that Your Holy Spirit would tell us what that bar is in our lives that we need to let go of. Those who are right now in that act of faith, who have taken those steps of obedience and have not yet been caught; theres not yet been a manifestation of the promise, my prayer, Lord, is theyll stay the course. They will realize that You are aware, that You will provide. Lord, we have been Zechariah all too often. We have heard Your leading, and weve not followed. We have seen a turn in the road that we did not like, an unexpected obstacle along our path, and weve desired to turn back instead of pressing on. Help us as a people and as a church to be a people of faith, to trust You. In Your name we pray, Amen.