The Principal‘s Podcast

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.

 

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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 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.

 

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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...

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:

• "The Banshee" 
• "The Road Home"
• "Like You Use...

Featured Stars: Greta and Nora Garbuzovas Subject: Wrestling Interviewer: Colton Gilreath and Mavis Poore Edits: Chandler Turk and Abiela Parker   In this episode of The Principal's Podcast, we meet Greta and Nora Garbuzovas, two LCHS freshmen who are already making a name for themselves as state wrestling contenders. These sisters not only discuss their ambitions as wrestlers but also explain how their athletic talent inspires th...

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 ...