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Upward Bound students have a chance to sit down with Mr. William Beiser to talk Chapel Branch, running in general, and outlooks on an enriching life that taught many lessons.

We visit with Ms Mervine about her role as the NRWC executive director from Upward Bound students.

Upward bound students sat down with Bill Beiser a 95 year old local resident with a lifetime of experiences.

Meilyn and Ms. Martinez discuss aspects of Summer 2023 Upward Bound.

Meilyn and Ms. Martinez discuss values of the Summer 2023 Upward Bound program.

Ms. Twanya Dunn and Upward Bound student Meilyn highlight the benefits of Upward Bound.

Meilyn and Ms. Twanya Dunn sit down to discuss the Upward Bound program.

Ms. Hardy, Director of Upward Bound Trio Program, is interviewed from the summer 2023 session.

Mr. Weiler, English Instructor and Cooking instructor, is interviewed from the Summer 2023 Upward Bound program.

Ms. Nelson from the Mathematics Department of the Summer 2023 Upward Bound Program is interviewed!

Ms. Jen Bartsch is interviewed from the 2023 summer Upward Bound program.

Laurel Davis, from Math & Science Upward Bound is interviewed from the Summer 2023 Upward Bound Program.

Mrs. Parks is interviewed from the Summer Upward Bound 2023!

Dr. Korbeogo, Upward Bound Director interviewed for the summer Upward Bound session!

Mrs. Fascelli is interviewed during the summer 2023 session!

Dr. Yates Q and A about the Upward Bound Program Summer 2023

Right in graduation season, it is perfect to see some amazing experiences that have guided Woodbridge School Board President Steven McCarron in some of the same futures we see our graduates heading. School Board Month was January, but in sitting down with Woodbridge Alumni Steven McCarron, we learned so much! Learning from so many experiences based on agriculture, trade education, and Delaware home town experiences, this interview felt like home in the first state. This is board member interview #5 and one not to disappoint on many levels. If you missed previous episodes you can check them out below:

Alumni spotlight for December AND School board member interview #1 -

https://harrybrake.com/2022/12/15/whs-alumni-speaker-series-1/

Alumni Spotlight for January AND School Board member interview #2 -

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kMIOzdnRYzb

School Board member interview #3-

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hO7r2urRYzb (segment 1)

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ri1yaCtRYzb (Segment 2)

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BL86levRYzb (Segment 3)

Alumni Spotlight for February:

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaaZIByRYzb

Alumni Spotlight for March and School Board Member interview #4:

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/uJ0cBekCmAb

Logan at Woodbridge High School talks to poet, Shelley Puhak, about her experiences in writing, how she got to where she is now, and her thoughts on the banned book controversy.

Coming right after School Board Elections and moving towards our conclusion of interviews from January's (We know, but we are getting back on track!) School Board Month, we sat down with Woodbridge Alumni Jeffrey Allen to share his experiences as alumni and School Board member. We found this appropriate timing as we look towards a graduating class of 2023 and found some amazing insight to success in this podcast. This is board member interview #4 out of 5, and if you missed previous episodes you can check them out below:

Alumni spotlight for December AND School board member interview #1 -

https://harrybrake.com/2022/12/15/whs-alumni-speaker-series-1/

Alumni Spotlight for January AND School Board member interview #2 -

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kMIOzdnRYzb

School Board member interview #3-

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hO7r2urRYzb (segment 1)

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ri1yaCtRYzb (Segment 2)

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BL86levRYzb (Segment 3)

Alumni Spotlight for February:

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaaZIByRYzb

It might be April, but we are still playing catch up with a long list of podcasts done from January 2023 to present.

This February WHS alumni podcast catches up with WoodBridge Alumni State Representative Eric Morrison interviewed by our at first, nervous WHS senior Amani. We say at first because we do believe you will sense how she eases into this interview. YES, this was an interview done by phone so we could capture the Woodbridge High Alumni - Representative Morrison. Enjoy the insights that still ring true in today's challenging society, and how to successfully navigate those challenges.

Representative Morrison has been a huge advocate for helping pass State Bill 195, an advocate of advancing the abilities of school librarians to be well-represented, and has continued to support varying measure to improve education. He has been a positive voice and influence for students, community members, and education proponents alike.

Concluding with Segment 4, this last episode with WSD board member Julleanna Seely reveals the ups and downs life gives you, and what happens when you face it and move forward. We felt no introduction was needed for this last episode, as if you listen closely, the details she is willing to share with us us each about how we can and should handle the challenges laid before us, and how we can move forward through them. Ms. Seely, thank you so much for sharing your insight with us over these last four episodes!

If you missed any of the previous episodes you can catch them below!

Segment 1 - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/cJ8hwu8kLyb and https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/e1v1aoc

Segment 2 - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/cISJcT5kLyb

Segment 3 - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/e21mo3u

Returning to Segment 3- Running is the GAME! This next to last episodes counters the obstacles and hurdles life throws your way as WSD board member Julleanna Seely reveals what is was like to become part of the "running pack!"

Woodbridge School District's Board Member Julleanna Seely delves into obstacles and how they were overcome. Julleanna Seely was interviewed as a part of School Board Member Awareness Month in January and helps highlight women's successes during Women's History Month in March. This is segment 3 of 4 episodes, and if you missed segment 1, no worries, you can catch that here:

Segment 1 - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/harry-brake/episodes/WHS-School-Board-Month-Interview-with-Julleanna-Seely-from-Seely-Homes--LLC--Segment-1-e1v1aoc/a-a9fq4es

Woodbridge School District's Board Member Julleanna Seely delves into obstacles and how they were overcome. Julleanna Seely was interviewed as a part of School Board Member Awareness Month in January and helps highlight women's successes during Women's History Month in March. This is segment 2 of 4 episodes, and if you missed segment 1, no worries, you can catch that here:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/harry-brake/episodes/WHS-School-Board-Month-Interview-with-Julleanna-Seely-from-Seely-Homes--LLC--Segment-1-e1v1aoc/a-a9fq4es

Woodbridge High Media Center sat down with Julleanna Seely, from Seely Homes LLC and current Woodbridge School board member.  As March is International Women's Month, we are celebrating the successes of women in Delaware; it is easy to see Julleanna Seely falls into that category, and the field of home construction/realty, which is brought to the forefront in this podcast.  (Segment 1)

In January we have spent time getting to know our January WSD alumni Ms. Rita Hovermale, as well as being recognizing Ms. Hovermale for  School Board member month in January!

During School Board Month in January, WHS student Ashley was able to sit down and interview WSD School Board Member, Ms. Elaine Gallant in part I of two segments as we look into the profile of one of our newer board members.

Picking up on a more positive note from segment I, WHS student Ashley delves into the aspects of being a school board member with Ms. Elaine Gallant in this second of a two-part series podcast.

This first episode kicks off the first of many to come in our Alumni Speaker series at Woodbridge High School.  Local business owners that are alumni of Woodbridge School Dostrict are asked to come back home and reflect on their experiences.  We are grateful to All Span Inc. for their support in many projects as our food drive and support as a sponsor of our athletic hill built for Cross Country Training.  We are lucky to be rich in alumni with generous hearts and full of wisdom.

To promote fellowship and pride among Woodbridge High School (WHS) students and alumni and to create content that educates, informs and inspires.

The Woodbridge High School Alumni Speaker series will accomplish these goals through a guest speaker program focused on continued learning, advance knowledge, and informational awareness by guests sharing stories of their personal journeys to success, what challenges were encountered, how those were met and overcome and, importantly, how those, along with failure, can be the stepping stones to achievement.

Monthly presentations and round-table discussion by WSD alumni from different walks of life who have proven successes in business, academics, government, non-profits, etc. that reflect the diversity of our student body. By working with the WHS Administration, we would schedule these to correspond with lunch and/or study hours, would be held in the WHS Library and attendance would be voluntary. We fully expect that attendance at the first one or two presentations could be scarce but, as word-of-mouth and interest grows, we fully expect going attendance would be significant.

Episode 4 where Brianna, from the 2022 Summer Upward Bound Workstudy with Environmental Delawarean guru, and Rob Line, ponder where we go from here to try and reduce our carbon footprint.  Enjoy!

Upward Bound Student Brianna revisits her interviews on climate, the environment, and ecosystems in Delaware with Mr. Rob Line.  if you missed the first segment, you can find that here:

Episode 1 - https://anchor.fm/harry-brake/episodes/Upward-Bounds-Brianna-and-The-Nanticoke-River-Watershed-Conservancys-NRWC-Four-Part-Podcast-Series-e1n32iv/a-a8ep6oh

Enjoy!

As part of our Virtual 9/11 Gallery Walk, Suzette Marine from WHS sheds light on her reflections of the 9/11 event twenty years ago.

2022 Upward Bound's Work Study student Brianna, had a chance to sit down with Delaware's former Environmental Stewardship Program Manager to ponder environmental issues at the forefront of our future.  Enjoy this first part of four in an original podcast series.

Georgetown Upward Bound students Ganesvio and Kendra interview Ms. Sydney Williams, Education Coordinator, from the Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy 2022 work study program.

Students from Del Techs's Georgetown Campus- Classic Upward Bound, discuss topics of concern as 2021-2022 school year winds down for the Fall Semester.

In meeting with Classic Upward Bound Students December 04, we were able to find the concerns they see around them as we navigate through difficult academic waters.  We'd love to hear your input based on students' concerns we hear currently!  Thank you Kamira, Robyn, Isaac and Jordan!

This is a podcast to accompany our WHS 9/11 Memorial Tribute with Ms. Anderson

This is a podcast to accompany our WHS 9/11 Memorial Tribute with Ms Wagar.

Coordinated with our 9/11 Gallery walk, Tracey Short leads us through her recollection of 9/11. twenty years ago.

Part of our 9/11 Gallery Walk, Rebecca Drye from Del Tech reflects on 9/11 20 years ago.

As part of our 9/11 Gallery Walk, our Science teacher, Alexander Emert, reflects back this day, 20 years ago.

Adding to the Woodbridge High Virtual 9/11 Gallery Walk, Suzette Marine reflects on the 9/11 event twenty years ago. 

Accompanying our virtual 9/11 Exhibit housed at Woodbridge High School,  Lynne Zanowic reflects on 9/11 twenty years ago.

Mia Vera recounts her memory of the events of 9/11, twenty years ago.

Ian Daws recounts his memory of the 9/11 day twenty years ago.

James Weiler recalls his memory of 9/11, twenty years ago accompanying the WHS 9/11 Gallery Walk Exhibit.

Woodbridge High's Cross Country Series Podcast completes Episode 2 with Legend, Coach Rob Perciful with many tips of success in experiencing Cross Country as a sport.

On August 11, 2021 I was lucky enough to sit down with legendary Coach Perciful at Cape Henlopen High School to delve deeper into the sport of Cross Country.

This is Episode 1 of 2, with more memories and laughter than one should be privileged to.

We continue with an informative and telling reality of what is accessible and what is not thanks to Kamira's honest reaction to a previous issue we discussed on how community often is not open and welcoming to some individuals and can be isolating.  Her view point is so valuable!    Parts you might not be able to hear, as I edited MUCH out already, but it was vital to keep what is here, so below is the transcript, as close as I can get it, to her reaction.

"People having centers for common interests like in youth centers, like the YMCA

That is one of the things out here we do not have anything like that

If it is we have to afford it and go out and find it like swimming pools and so something like bring a lot of that optimism- out – because people from different backgrounds could all be at that one place with a common interest like a positive from a common community center

The YMCA has become like a membership with fees –

Back when we were growing up it was like a community place where everything was free and activities were free for kids and __________________ but now it is geared towards supporting the higher income people instead of free for everyone so that is where that has shut off for others.

Kids my age had spent the summers there but it was very expensive

If you do not have insurance, or healthcare and stuff, it is expensive, like 120.00 a week.

And the age stops at 12.

The kids that need a place to go most, don’t."

The last week of Classic Upward Bound's podcast series, students reflect on what is pertinent to shape their community and how this can be done.  Episode 1- Contributors- Ashlynn, Wilvenska, Ms Yates, and Kalil.  

Wilvenska

Ms Yates