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On The Duck Pond Wall

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Emory & Henry's duck pond wall has been a gathering place for conversation for years. So it's only fitting that alumni would return to the wall to share stories of success, love, and laughter. WEHC is pleased to bring you On the Duck Pond Wall. Heather Hess (Director of Alumni Engagement) and Dr. Ed Davis (Professor of Geography and Environmental Science) reconnect with E&H alumni through interviews and conversations. Tune in to hear some of the amazing ways that E&H alumni are impacting the world, and catch up with old friends! This show is produced in partnership with WEHC 90.7 FM and the Of...

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Duck Pond Wall: Katie Beth Bordwine, E&H '16 03.08.2022 30:48

Katie Beth is an attorney...who is spending a surprising amount of time in the pulpit. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Matt Long, E&H '03 20.07.2022 30:45

Matt is a partner in his own law firm, Bowen Ten Long and Bal, but he has some great advice about how to find other good lawyers! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Chanel Burke Santiago, E&H Class of 2004 30.06.2022 30:03

Chanel Burke Santiago is working with U.S. Military Veterans who find themselves in need of mental health counseling. The work is not only rewarding, but also intensely personal for this Iraq war veteran.

Duck Pond Wall: Rachel Edwards, Class of 1999 27.06.2022 27:46

Rachel Edwards is lending her voice to a new career -- literally! Listen in as we hear about her work for Audible. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Will Mullins, Emory & Henry Class of 1992 15.06.2022 30:46

Will is a man in pursuit of his passion: and he's passionate about script-writing. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Asia Stephens, Emory & Henry Class of 2020 08.06.2022 27:36

Not only does Asia have interesting insights on the funeral business, but she also has some stellar advice about living! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Dave Charlton, E&H Class of 1979 17.05.2022 31:01

Dave Charlton says he's retired, but he's working awfully hard for an exciting community project. You might say he's putting his heart and soul into Bounty and Sou l. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Avery Smith, E&H Class of 2021 16.05.2022 25:45

Avery is a Smyth County, Virginia native who has his eye set on an opera career -- and he just got a foot in the door! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Cleo Cooper, E&H Class of 2014 11.05.2022 25:26

Cleo Cooper graduated from E&H and went on to play professional arena football!

Duck Pond Wall: Rev. Phyllis Spiegel, E&H Class of 1988 02.05.2022 32:01

Rev. Spiegel has just been named the bishop-elect for the diocese of Utah in the Episcopal Church...and she is ready to do some exciting work. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Hannah Long, E&H Class of 2018 28.04.2022 30:57

Hannah is an assistant editor for Harper Collins, a fan of Tolkien, and freelance writer, and a bit of a philosopher! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Will Bodfish E&H '13 20.04.2022 27:32

Dr. Will Bodfish is on the faculty at the E&H School of Health Sciences...and he's on a mission to help us catch up with SHS alumni! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Massimo Tager, E&H Class of 2020 07.04.2022 30:37

A study-abroad experience has led Massimo Tager to live in Spain! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Cody Carruth, E&H Class of 2018 30.03.2022 29:47

Cody's drone footage just landed him national attention on NBC's "America's Song Contest." Don't you wonder what's next for this energetic entrepreneur? Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Megan Bost, E&H Class of 2016 23.03.2022 24:58

You simply can't put Megan Bost in a box: she's part attorney, part equestrian, and all impressive! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Emaly Allison, E&H Class of 2019 16.03.2022 30:53

Emaly is a living history interpreter -- and a TikTok star with a shocking number of viewers! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Thuy Nguyen Rocco, E&H Class of 2002 08.03.2022 38:28

Thuy is a Vietnam war refugee and has an amazing story to tell. Her book, Last Surviving Child , is a memoir about her experiences. This conversation with Thuy was so touching and so inspiring that it was really difficult to edit out the parts that took us past our 30-minute slot on WEHC. So this version is a bit extended...and includes some great moments about her family and her projects that we...

Duck Pond Wall: D.W. Saur, E&H Class of 2005 01.03.2022 29:26

How did a geography and history major end up as an award-winning author of fantasy and young adult novels? And why is the newest one of particular interest to E&H folks? Listen in to find out! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Mary McKinney E&H Class of 2001 16.02.2022 27:43

Mary is taking her art talents into a new venture -- an art studio aimed at giving kids the freedom to create!

Duck Pond Wall: Victory Ime, E&H Class of 2020 08.02.2022 30:46

As a 2020 graduate, Victory has had more than his share of curve balls thrown at him. But this young professional has figured out how to knock it out of the park. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Alex Versen, E&H 2012 01.02.2022 23:38

Alex Versen is the assistant director of the E&H Outdoor Program -- and he says outdoor activities follow a person long past graduation. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Jonathan Ledger Class of 2004 26.01.2022 30:01

Jonathan is the Artistic Director for the Texas Boys Choir; so in addition to a fun conversation, get ready for some beautiful music. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Tarah Taylor Kesterson '03 19.01.2022 23:53

Virginia Energy is the name you'll want to remember -- but that new short title has a lot packed into it!

Duck Pond Wall: Matt Reilly '18 11.01.2022 30:55

Matt Reilly Fly Fishing is a booming business, and Matt only graduated in 2018! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Stacie Woolard '04 02.01.2022 27:48

Stacie Woolard is a cancer researcher at St. Jude Hospital. And she loves getting to meet the kids who benefit from the work she's doing. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com