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Season 2, Episode 13: Hello, Freshman! Inside the Emmaus Theater Department, Volume 2

Season 2, Episode 13: Hello, Freshman! Inside the Emmaus Theater Department, Volume 2

Jan. 2, 2020

One of the goals of the 9th Grade Experience is to tell the stories of the widest-range of students possible who are involved throughout Emmaus High School. In order to dive a little deeper and really get some behind-the-sce…

Season 2, Episode 12: Hello, Freshman! Inside the Emmaus Theater Department, Volume 1

Season 2, Episode 12: Hello, Freshman! Inside the Emmaus Theater Department, Volume 1

Dec. 20, 2019

One of the goals of the 9th Grade Experience is to tell the stories of the widest-range of students possible who are involved throughout Emmaus High School. In order to dive a little deeper and really get some behind-the-sce…

Season 2, Episode 11: Student Profile - Keziah Brantley

Season 2, Episode 11: Student Profile - Keziah Brantley

Dec. 10, 2019

As a player and a teammate, starting varsity girls basketball player Keziah Brantley is always looking to conquer the next challenge ahead of her. As an 8th grader at Lower Macungie Middle School, she played for the high sch…

Season 2, Episode 10: A Thanksgiving Attitude of Gratitude

Season 2, Episode 10: A Thanksgiving Attitude of Gratitude

Nov. 26, 2019

As we approach the holiday season and the end of 2019, it is a great time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for here at Emmaus High School. There are many people, either in a classroom, on the field or court, or …

Season 2, Episode 9: Student Profiles - Maddie Carlson and Abby Burnett

Season 2, Episode 9: Student Profiles - Maddie Carlson and Abby Burnett

Nov. 21, 2019

When Maddie Carlson was asked to be a guest on today’s show, she had one favor to ask - she wanted her friend Abby Burnett to record as well. Luckily for the listeners, her request is everyone’s benefit because on this episo…

Season 2, Episode 8: Student Profiles - Sophia Iacobelli and Nicole Nosal

Season 2, Episode 8: Student Profiles - Sophia Iacobelli and Nicole Nosal

Nov. 14, 2019

For Sophia Iacobelli and Nicole Nosal , keeping busy has been key to a successful transition this year at Emmaus High School. These freshmen are taking demanding course loads, which include at least two honors classes each, …

Season 2, Episode 7: Student Profile - Jake Fotta

Season 2, Episode 7: Student Profile - Jake Fotta

Oct. 22, 2019

Senior night in the next to the last game of the football regular season is not usually a time to make a change to a new quarterback, especially not to a freshman who hasn’t seen the varsity field all season. But for Jake Fo…

Season 2, Episode 6: Student Profiles - Chris Alfau and Donavan McCargo

Season 2, Episode 6: Student Profiles - Chris Alfau and Donavan McCargo

Oct. 3, 2019

High school is a time for new beginnings, making changes, and preparing yourself to move towards adulthood, especially if your middle school years did not go exactly as planned. For two best friends, Chris Alfau and Donavan …

Season 2, Episode 5: Dr. Mykee Fowlin and No Place for Hate

Season 2, Episode 5: Dr. Mykee Fowlin and No Place for Hate

Sept. 26, 2019

On the first Monday of every month, the faculty and staff at Emmaus High School trade their normal clothing for the opportunity to wear gear in a visual and symbolic support of No Place for Hate, an organization that allows …

Season 2, Episode 4: The Counseling Suite

Season 2, Episode 4: The Counseling Suite

Sept. 19, 2019

In the ever-evolving world of education, the traditional role of the guidance counselor has seen a dramatic shift. Gone are the days when the only time you would see your counselor would be when making decisions about your p…

Season 2, Episode 3: Freshman Walk Through

Season 2, Episode 3: Freshman Walk Through

Aug. 23, 2019

As a freshman, one of the biggest challenges at Emmaus High School is finding the best way to get around. Now that you have seen your schedule on PowerSchool, you may be wondering how you will make it from room 227 to 580 an…

Season 2, Episode 2: Principal Dr. Kate Kieres

Season 2, Episode 2: Principal Dr. Kate Kieres

Aug. 14, 2019

Entering her third year as principal at Emmaus High School, Dr. Kate Kieres brings a unique perspective to leadership and an understanding of what makes a 9th grade student successful. She began her career as a high school E…

Season 2, Episode 1: Teacher Roundtable

Season 2, Episode 1: Teacher Roundtable

Aug. 9, 2019

As a freshman at Emmaus High School, you are at the beginning of a four-year odyssey that will see you progress in many different ways. As you explore the clubs, activities, athletics, and all of the awesome things EHS has t…

Season 1, Episode 5: From Inside the Assistant Principal's Office with Lisa Lucchesi-Wood

Season 1, Episode 5: From Inside the Assistant Principal's Office with Lisa Lucchesi-Wood

May 28, 2019

If you really want to know the inner workings of a school, there are two groups of people to chat with: the custodians and the office staff. As she finishes up her second year as the administrative assistant to 9th Grade Ass…

Season 1, Episode 4: LCTI

Season 1, Episode 4: LCTI

May 21, 2019

Everyone knows how difficult the transition to high school can be … but what if you were doing it two times a day in two different locations? For our 9th grade students who are attending Lehigh Career and Technical Institute…

Season 1, Episode 3: Flex Block Wednesday

Season 1, Episode 3: Flex Block Wednesday

May 17, 2019

Every Wednesday of the school year presents a unique scheduling opportunity for all students at Emmaus High School - Flex Block. This 37-minute period allows students the chance to complete work, check in with teachers for e…

Season 1, Episode 2: Life of the Varsity Athlete - On and Off the Court

Season 1, Episode 2: Life of the Varsity Athlete - On and Off the Court

May 17, 2019

Whether it is under the Friday night lights, beneath waves at the swimming pool, or the beautiful sunshine out on the tennis court, the games you witness involving our varsity athletes here at Emmaus High School only tell pa…

Season 1, Episode 1: Academics, Involvement and Finding Balance

Season 1, Episode 1: Academics, Involvement and Finding Balance

May 17, 2019

Between clubs, activities, sports, and socializing, sometimes it is hard to remember that the real focus of high school needs to be on the academics and the work students do in the classroom. In chatting with our guests toda…