The Beacon Broadcast

In this episode of the Beacon Broadcast, senior Matthew Taur interviews Ms. Karjala about her AP Environmental Science course and how to think about caring for the natural world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nhhsbeacon.substack.com

In this week’s episode of the Beacon Broadcast, Aidan Bowers sits down with Dr. Janice Sykes, who teaches Comp-Lit 2 and Drama 1 at Newport Harbor. She also discusses her work as a voice actor and college professor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nhhsbeacon.substack.com

In this week’s episode of the Beacon Broadcast, Aidan Bowers sits down with Mr. Zeddies, who teaches Comp-Lit 1 and AP Language and is the new head coach of the Varsity Girls Basketball team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nhhsbeacon.substack.com

The Beacon Broadcast is back! For our first episode this year, the Beacon’s Matthew Taur talks with AP Government teacher and baseball coach Josh Lee. Rather listen on Apple Podcasts? Click here to listen and subscribe! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nhhsbeacon.substack.com

In this week’s episode of the Beacon Broadcast, Nick and Jack interview senior Wyatt Tankersley about some of the highlights of his time at Newport Harbor. Press play to hear about his time in culinary, track, and football. Hosted by: Nick D’Elia & Jack Alvino Edited by: Sage Taddeo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

In this week’s episode of the Beacon Broadcast, we check in with four members of the Beacon staff about their perspectives on the eucalyptus tree that toppled near the Tommy Tar statue last Thursday amid high-intensity winds. Two students sustained minor cuts from a broken classroom window, but otherwise no one was hurt. School administration partnered with district officials and local authorities...

In this episode of the Beacon Broadcast, the gang discusses the best (and worst) restaurants that are close enough to Newport Harbor for students to make it there and back during lunch. Listen in to get the lay of the land and plan your next lunchtime outing. Hosted by: Jack Alvino, Brook Burkhart, Nick D’Elia, Sonny McBride, and Sage Taddeo Edited by: Sage Taddeo This is a public episode. If you...

In this week’s episode of the Beacon Broadcast, senior Ryan Agzour reflects on the programs he’s participated in during his time at Newport Harbor. Hear about his trip to New York with choir, his formative experiences on the wrestling team, and his ride-alongs with EMTs. Hosted by: Jack Alvino & Nick D’Elia Edited by: Sage Taddeo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with oth...

Groundhog Day is a day for revisiting the past before we can move on to the future. This year, we celebrate with senior Ryan Agzour, who looks back on his Nissan Murano, which came to him in rough shape and left even worse. Come along for the ride! Hosted by: Jack Alvino & Nick D’Elia Edited by: Sage Taddeo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...

In this week’s episode of the Beacon Broadcast, the team sits down with Reycen Altura and Nick Bergeron to talk all things Disney: the rides, the food, the movies, the characters. Plus, Reycen discusses his business making and selling memorabilia and the time he made his own Iron Man suit. Recorded by: Sonny McBride, Amelia O’Neil, and Brook Burkhart Edited by: Sage Taddeo This is a public episode...

In this week’s episode of the Beacon Broadcast, Jack Alvino sits down with Kiran Kumar, who teaches math and computer science at Newport Harbor. Kumar talks about his path to teaching, which coworkers he’d take with him on a trip to France, and the new esports team he advises. Recorded by: Jack Alvino Produced by: Amelia O’Neil Edited by: Sage Taddeo This is a public episode. If you would like to...

In this week’s episode of the Beacon Broadcast, Dr. Boulton takes us on his own eras tour. There were the rough times in high school, the three years at Orange Coast College, the two degrees at Drury University, and all the other steps along the way that led him to Newport Harbor High School in 2013. In this interview with senior Jack Alvino, he shares some of the highlights from his life and care...

Is lunch long enough? In this week’s episode of the Beacon Broadcast, Sonny, Jack, Sage, Brook, and Nick tackle the age-old question… and it turns out the answer isn’t very had. The answer is no. Lunch is not long enough. Recorded by: Sonny McBride, Jack Alvino, Sage Taddeo, Brook Burkhart, and Nick D’Elia Edited by: Sage Taddeo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe...

This spring, John Brazelton will retire after 29 years in the Newport Harbor science department. In this week’s episode of the Beacon Broadcast, Braz sits down with Jack Alvino to reflect on the standout moments from his career, the lessons he’s learned from enduring Ironman Triathlons and cancer treatment, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. Make sure you stick around until the end to hear t...

In this week’s episode of the Beacon Broadcast, Sonny and Jack interview Sabrina Schiefer, the president of Newport Harbor’s Green Team club. The group has grown in recent years, hosting regular club meetings, organizing local cleanups, and collaborating with the DECA and FIDM Fashion clubs to work on Yoki’s Garden , a partnership with fashion designer Jeff Yokoyama that creates clothing items fro...

The holiday season is here, which means one thing: candles. In the inaugural episode of the Beacon Broadcast, Sonny McBride and Nick D’Elia venture into the local Bath & Body Works and tell you what to buy and what to skip. Should you go for Peach Bellini or Mahogany Teak? Which candle made Sonny wax nostalgic about his childhood? Which ones should you absolutely not buy for the people on your gif...