RiZing Tide

Today's episode started with a casual conversation that quickly revealed another amazing tale. Bryn shares her career goal and the very personal reasons behind her choice. Meanwhile, Harper holds a related story up her sleeve that she drops at the perfect moment.

If you are looking for an amazing story of someone who has overcome challenging circumstances and is not only thriving but actually changing the world, then you just found it with CHS student Dawson Hayes! 

Today's guests were recommended by Mr. Frank Harrison who teaches a unique course that has been a long-standing tradition at Concord High School.  After taking the course last year, both Cali and Sophia have served as student leaders this year.  They are both wonderful ambassadors for the program and are loaded with stories to tell.

RiZing Tide hits the road in this episode and records in front of an audience.  Today's guest shares her perspective on the influence of social media on younger students and cell phone policies in high schools.  Nora and Kelly, this episode's co-host, boldly express their thoughts on both of these hot-button topics in front of an audience of superintendents and school principals!

Our guest for this episode is the first to be officially recommended by another student.  And it was a fine recommendation indeed.  Shaun is one of those special human beings who walks among us at Concord High School, spreading cheer, lifting spirits and finding ways to make others feel valued.

Recently featured in both the Concord Monitor and New Hampshire Chronicle, today's guest has been garnering a lot of well-deserved attention for her accomplishments.  And we're so excited that she was able to join us for a chat.  Esha is an amazing person who is selflessly using her talents to make our world better.

We're trying something different and calling this our first homecoming episode.  Flannery returns to Concord High for the first time in almost 10 years since graduating to catch us up on life after high school.  And what a life it is!  I knew when Flannery was a 5th grader in my class many years ago that she would change the world and she ABSOLUTELY is doing just that.

Many thanks to Mr. Canale for his recommendation of today's guest.  Emilio's laser focus on his goals - both short and long term - really impressed Mr. Canale when Emilio was in his class last year.  The sharing of his story also reveals that Emilio is an honorable young man of remarkable character.

This episode's guest is the epitome of dedication and commitment.  As if playing football for all four years of his high school career wasn't enough, Jacob decided to join the marching band as well! 

This episode features a guest who returns from season 1.  Connor joined RiZing Tide last year as an 8th grader with questions about high school life.  Now, two months into his freshman year, we catch up with Connor who has jumped into the world of Concord High School with both feet.

This episode's guest has a superpower - the ability to spread PURE JOY.  Give a listen to her story and be prepared to feel happier...something we can all use from time to time.

This episode serves up a diverse buffet of topics. Buckle up as Waad takes us on a journey that covers a lot of ground from cultural identity, the nature of maturity and even a lesson on the art of manipulation.  

Guest: May Hubbard This episode's special guest brings an amazing sense of style and fashion to RiZing Tide.  May Hubbard, a fashionista who has a particular love of vintage clothing, honors us with her origin story, her sense of humor and even helps me pick out the right bow tie.  Also joining us for this episode is Ms. Speidel who oversees Concord High School's very own thrift store, The Crimson...

Season 2 of RiZing TIde kicks off with a future business tycoon with an amazing understanding of the human condition.  Wyaitt's industrious spirit is inspiring and his philosophy on how people should move through life is spot on!

The first season of RiZing Tide closes with an amazing story of someone who just recently discovered a skill that has launched him into the stratosphere of track and field.  Nick recounts his meteoric journey from the moment he first threw a javelin just a few months ago to competing in a national tournament in Oregon on the very day this episode launches. 

This episode features a Concord High School senior who I have had the pleasure of knowing for their entire school career.  Lavender takes us on a deep dive into a variety of topics ranging from gender identity to social acceptance to pogonology.  Don't bother looking that last word up, just give a listen.

Today's guest, Concord High School student Wilder Riley, reached out wanting to join in on an episode to talk about the "universal language (of music) and....the importance of the creative process" and we are so glad he did.  Wilder is a kind soul who discusses his musical influences and even shares a song.

Still jet-lagged from her recent journey to France and Spain, Norah Lanigan shares stories from the school trip across the pond during the April break.  In addition to sharing details from the trip, Norah explains how the experience has expanded her world view.  And to top it all off, she's an engaging conversationalist with a lightning-quick wit.

The Concord Regional Technical Center (CRTC) is one of the many crown jewels of Concord High School.  Our three guests in this episode shine as they represent the Education and Behavioral Science program in the CRTC.  Each of these three future teachers shares what hooked her into the vocation of teaching.  Emma and the Juliannas also unpack the iTeach Apprenticeship, a phenomenal program that cou...

RiZing Tide Super Fan, Connor Weeks, joins us from Rundlett Middle School with a collection of questions that 8th grade students have about life at Concord High School.  Molly and Deklan offer their insights as they respond to the wonderings of the soon-to-be 9th graders.

Episode 12 features two amazing individuals who have seized multiple opportunities to get involved and to develop their remarkable leadership qualities.  Their collective list of accomplishments is far too vast to list here.  Have a listen and you'll be amazed by Sophie and Van.

Our guest for episode 11 recounts his experience moving to Concord and starting at the high school knowing absolutely no one.  His story spawns a friendly debate on the topic of popularity.  Our somewhat philosophical conversation meanders through unexpected twists and turns during which both Kelly and Cody share some thoughtful insights on what it means to be popular.

A chance encounter with a member of the CHS Robotics Team at the Winter Carnival resulted in this episode.  Elliot was so eager to show me their robot for this year's competition, it became immediately apparent that he needed to be our next guest.  Listen to find out how the team has been preparing for their upcoming district competition.

Yes, there is a fully legitimate rapper who walks the halls of Concord High School. And he is the REAL DEAL. Tune in to listen to how he got his start and what he's been able to accomplish since his dad first introduced him to hip hop in 2019. We even have our very own NPR Tiny Desk Concert moment.

Our guest for episode #8 is so much more than our tallest guest so far. In fact, we start with an honest conversation about the pros and cons of standing head and shoulders above the rest. But the real reason she joins us is to share a special talent that she discovered just a couple of years ago - a talent that she is taking to Poetry Out Loud regional competition for the second time in two years...