Episodes

One of the themes that has come up time and time again as we have detailed successful 9th graders on this show has been their involvement in extracurricular activities. But, during a time when school is remote or hybrid, how will students be involved in clubs, activities, and organizations? On this episode Assistant Athletic Director Matt Spengler gives the latest information on getting involved virtually and hopefully face-to-face, when it is safe for students, He breaks down the challenges an...

With the start of a new school year just days away and feelings of unease about the unknown about the jump from middle school to high school in most student's and parent's minds, today's episode hopes to give some information to alleviate those fears. Today's guest, 9th Grade Assistant Principal Jordan Fortier, gives the most up-to-date information about the first two weeks of school. We talk about Week 1, when students will have the opportunity to come to the building and meet their teachers an...

We often tell high schoolers that to be successful, they should eventually pick one area and focus their attention heavily. For Clarence Lam, a 1999 Emmaus High School graduate. it was a desire to pursue multiple passions that has led him on a unique career path. After finishing at EHS, he went on to study both political science and biology. He has gone on to become a physician in preventive medicine at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a Maryland State Senator for Distric...

Lisa MacDonald ‘14 is living her dream. When she entered Emmaus High School as a freshman during the 2010-2011 school year, she was unsure about where she was going, but knew she would need to overcome challenges, including her learning disability, to get there . A freshman year art class, opened the door that Lisa has burst through to blossom into an abstract motivational artist and speaker through her brand “Imperfection is Beautiful.” She is currently a student at Cedar Crest College majoring...