The Principal‘s Podcast
Telling the stories that interest, engage, and inspire our school, our community, and our tribe. This is our story, and we‘re sticking to it! Our Tribe! Our stories!
Episodes
JP Hayes: Is there a type of music you wouldn’t play?
Gauge Dotson: I’m not a fan of anything that you don’t have to actually put effort into.
In an era where the music industry has become more industrial than musical, Lumpkin County High School students–thanks in a great part to Mr. Radford Windham–are leading the charge to play and appreciate authentic music. Estlnd band members Gauge Dotson and Denver Flakes discuss not only w...
Lumpkin County High School's Principal's Podcast introduces Sam McDuffie, Dahlonega's tourism director, interviewed by Abbigail Mealor, Mavis Poore and JP Hayes. In this episode, Mr. McDuffie explains the inner-workings of his team's effort to invigorate Dahlonega's tourism, in addition to his involvement in community events like Bear On The Square and Gold Rush.
Mr. McDuffie shows an energetic passion for his community as he ex...
Lumpkin County High School's Principal's Podcast brings you Kevin Mealor, the owner of the Bourbon Street Grille, interviewed by Mavis Poore and Abbi Mealor. In this episode, Mr. Mealor introduces us to the delicious cajun-inspired food like The Redfish Pontchartrain and The Crawfish Dip. He also reveals the hard work, success, and experiences that come with running a business like Dahlonega, Georgia's Bourbon Street Grille.
Plea...
The Lumpkin County High School Principal's Podcast is back, and in this episode, Mavis Poore, Alorah Brown, Abiela Parker, Abbigail Mealor, Chandler Turk, and Jacob Puckett interview new LCHS principal Brian Matthews, a familiar face with new responsibilities. The leader who instituted "Terrible Joke Tuesdays" explains his love for song writing, student achievement, and bravery.
Intro and Outro Music Provided by Kevin MacLeod
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In this episode, Mavis Poore and Abiela Parker talk to Zoha Munshi about her travels and inspiration. Zoha offers advice for up-coming high school students and rising seniors, and she even provides helpful constructive criticism about senior-junior pranks.
Music by
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0: By Attribution license.
In this episode, Mavis Poore and Abiela Parker talk to LCHS principal Billy Kirk about his new ambitions and the legacy of winning and excellence he has established at Lumpkin County High School. Mr. Kirk commissioned The Principal's Podcast three years ago because he wanted Lumpkin County students and staff to tell their own stories. We are happy and honored to finally hear Mr. Kirk tell his own inspiring story.
Music by
Kevin M...
Viewers, brace yourselves! As the "Story of the Seven Seas" reaches part three, Jaedyn Gerrells narrates one final time the brave story of her characters Walker and Penelope as they finish their journey.
Written by an award-winning writer who is now junior in high school, this story from Jaedyn's freshman year showcases just how far her creativity goes in the form of a thrilling action adventure story.
Edited by students Mavis Poor...
In 2021, LCHS student Jaedyn Gerrells wrote her own epic action adventure story. Now, in 2024, it is time for the official release of this award-winning writer's three-part story.
This episode of the Principal's Podcast features part two of her story.
Edited by students Mavis Poore and Abiela Parker, this story features effects uncommon in other episodes, such as atmospheric sound effects, music, and narration by none other than Ja...
In 2021, LCHS student Jaedyn Gerrells wrote her own epic action adventure story. Now, in 2024, it is time for the official release of this award-winning writer's three-part story.
This episode of the Principal's Podcast features part one of her story. In this part, we are introduced to our main, lovable characters as they realize their lives are changing and that they must depart on an exciting and treacherous quest. Edited by stud...
Lumpkin County High School students Mavis Poore and Colton Gilreath interview Lumpkin County School System superintendent Dr. Rob Brown about the school system's success and the superintendent's inspiration and retirement plans.
Technician and Editor: Mavis Poore
Colton Gilreath interviews Will McKinney and Jackson McKinney about their band Bells and Whistles. In this episode, they discuss the band's inspirations, the songs they have written, and the upcoming shows where the band will appear.
Episode Edited by Abiela Parker
Members of Bells and Whistles:
- Lucy Bell
- Blakely Bell
- Will McKinney
- Jackson McKinney
Available on YouTube:
Welcome back to the Principal's Podcast!
Join us as Colton Gilreath interviews Breana Donahue about how her writing technique has developed throughout the years, inspired by the books she enjoys and by her mother's novels. As a highlight, Breana even reads one of her scifi/fantasy stories on this month's episode.
This episode of The LCHS Principal's Podcast was edited by Abiela Parker and Chandler Turk.
Join us in our inspirational discussion with an award-winning construction teacher, Jeff Bearinger, as he teaches us that if you "live to give, you will never not be happy." This lovable legend is retiring at the end of this year, and we appreciate him sharing his wisdom and stories in this episode.
Interviewer: Mavis Poore
Editor: Chandler Turk
Consultants: Abiela Parker and Colton Gilreath
Abiela Parker interviews Isaac Parker about his writing influences and goals. Isaac also shares a recently written short story.
This episode is the first in our series on student writers. Please enjoy, comment, and share.
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The story's background music comes from Kevin McLeod on FilmMusic.
The Principal's Podcast began when Mr. Kirk challenged students to share their own stories. The tenth episode of Lumpkin County High School's Principal's Podcast features holiday traditions and one short story that we hope you will enjoy.
The LCHS Podcast Tribe Crew will pick back up in January. We appreciate those of you who have listened, liked, and shared. Most importantly, we wish you a merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a ...
Logan Plaisance interviews Lumpkin County High School's swim team coach Luke Maloney, who shares his plans for the team and his joy in working with student athletes.
In this episode of the Principal's Podcast, LCHS sophomore Colton Gilreath interviews his grandfather (Vietnam War) and his uncle (Desert Storm), discussing their service as veterans and the importance of honoring the service of our nation's heroes.
The 2022 One Act competition, and theatre in general, is a collaborative process between the directors, designers, and performers. In this episode, the LCHS Podcast Tribe Crew takes you backstage to get a more in-depth understanding of how the actors, along with directors Talmadge “Mr. T” Smith and Keelie Collins, prepare for the show and make this year’s production of Pippin even more magical.
Lead Interviewer: Logan Plaisance
To teach writing, you have to be a writer, and Dr. Catherine Gibbs is both a respected writer and a respected writing teacher. She says…
“After I had been in journalism for a while, I had attended enough community meetings, and what I noticed was the people who can make a difference in their community were the ones who could communicate. [...] I wanted to go back in the classroom because I thought, if I can help students find the...
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