Beste Becky Barber podcaster (2024)

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Class of 2025 - Student Spotlight 55:58

1d ago55:58

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On this episode of The Wright Way, Dr. Barber catches up with two members of the Class of 2025, Denton Elliott and Hilton Nguyen! Visit your favorite podcast platform, search "The Wright Way," and click subscribe so you don't miss out on any upcoming episodes! Have someone you would like to hear on the podcast or want to be a guest yourself? Drop a…

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Dr. Bob McGinley 59:14

1M ago59:14

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Dr. Bob McGinley is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon who has made significant contributions both in his medical career and to the UMS-Wright community. A graduate of Princeton University with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Dr. McGinley went on to earn his medical degree from Emory Medical School in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his residency in…

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Isabelle Gautier '22 56:31

5M ago56:31

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Before summer break, Mr. Barber caught up with Isabelle Gautier '22. Isabelle is a rising Junior at the Suny Maritime College in New York City where she is a member of the Sailing Team! During her time at UMS-Wright, Isabelle was a fantastic student! Not only was she a leader on the UMS-Wright Sailing Team, she was also a Spirit Award Winner, AP Sc…

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Becky Hall 51:37

6M ago51:37

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Whether you’ve known our next guest as Mrs. Hall or Miss Campbell, she is certainly not a stranger to the UMS-Wright family. Becky Hall has dedicated 46 years of her life to our beloved school and retired in May. It was an honor to catch up with her on the latest episode of The Wright Way podcast. Mrs. Hall and her husband, Bobby ‘78, have two chil…

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Coach Pat Galle 1:07:32

6M ago1:07:32

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Our next guest needs no introduction. Coach Pat Galle has been a fixture in the UMS-Wright community since he started coaching at University Military School in 1972. Coach Galle has been named to the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame, Mobile City Sports Hall of Fame (an honor he shares with his father, the late Stan Galle), and the UMS-Wright…

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Robert Hope, Jr '79 & Robert Hope, III '15 1:04:59

7M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Robert Hope, Jr '79 and Robert Hope, III '15 joined Mr. Barber on The Wright Way podcast in March. Mr. Hope currently serves on the Board of Trustees. He is a past Board Chairman, Alumnus of the Year recipient, and also an Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. Mr. Hope is married to Mary Shannon Torbert Hope '82, and they have two children, Robert, III '…

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Project Engage 2024 Internship Spotlight 1:01:59

8M ago1:01:59

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On this episode of The Wright Way podcast, Mr. Barber sits down with three students to discuss their internships with Project Engage. In addition to choosing an experience or trip, students have the option to apply for an internship in their field of choice. On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Olivia Gleason, ’24, who interned at Big Yellow Dog Mu…

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Matt Seymour 1:04:53

9M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Coach Matt Seymour began his coaching career in 1995 at his alma mater, Baker High School. In 1997, Coach Seymour arrived at UMS-Wright as an assistant baseball coach. While at UMS-Wright, the Bulldogs won two State Championships in 1997 and 1999. In 2007, Coach Seymour joined the baseball coaching staff at Faith Academy and has served as the head …

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Paige Plash 1:13:23

10M ago1:13:23

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Paige Plash is a dedicated individual who has played a significant role in the UMS-Wright community. As the husband to Carolyn and the proud father of UMS-Wright graduates Lundy ‘01, Walker ‘06, Madison ‘08, and Samuel ‘17, he has been actively involved in the school's development. Paige's commitment is evident in his service as a devoted member of…

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Class of 2024 Mid-Year Interview 52:18

11M ago52:18

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Check out this week's episode of The Wright Way podcast as Mr. Barber hosts a mid-year catch-up session with three members of the Class of 2024: Cecile Brown (SGA President), Charles Perry (Runner Extraordinaire) & Owen Nichols (Swimmer & Bulldog Band Member).

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Behind the Scenes at HU: Rebecca (Becky) Kersey 10:00

11M ago10:00

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For this episode, Ryan Holsapple sits down with Rebecca (Becky) Kersey, Payroll Specialist at HU. They cover topics including her mission work in Papua New Guinea, how she keeps things running so everyone gets paid, and how she tries to stay connected with students. This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview HU emp…

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Behind the Scenes at HU: Sarah Rickerd 17:06

11M ago17:06

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On this episode of "Rooted", Noah Mondor interviews Sarah Rickerd, the Office Coordinator for Student Life and the Undergraduate International Student Services DSO. Sarah shares many of the ways Student Life assists HU students, what she wishes she would have done differently with her education, and her unfulfilled longing to be an Olympiad judge. …

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Behind the Scenes at HU: Isaac Barber 21:27

12M ago21:27

21:27

Join Ross Gosnell for a chat with Isaac Barber, Associate Dean of Student Success. Through the course of the interview, Isaac talks about a wide variety of topics including his own undergraduate experience and how it shaped his current career path, moving to Huntington in the midst of the COVID shutdown, how love is a critical component of his job,…

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Behind the Scenes at HU: Tracy Wyatt 10:19

12M ago10:19

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On this episode, Rebekah Steffen sits down for coffee talk with Tracy Wyatt, an employee at the HUB's Forest Blend cafe. They talk about working with students, handling rush times at the cafe, and Tracy's experience with HU's trip to Jamaica. This season on Rooted, join Huntington University students as they interview HU employees who work "behind …

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Ed and Wes Lathan 1:10:15

12M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Long live the Lathans! Ed Lathan served as the Upper School Principal at UMS-Wright from 2000-2012. After his retirement in 2012, the next generation of Lathan's emerged. His son Wes was hired as a History teacher and football coach. From 2014 to 2018, Wes served as Middle School Principal, and in 2018 was promoted to Upper School Principal and Ass…

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CDR Wrenn Landers 1:05:16

1y ago1:05:16

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CDR Landers is a native of Macon, GA. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Alabama. In the spring of his senior year, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He later received a commission as an Ensign after completing Officer Candidacy School in Pensacola, FL. He went on to…

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Don Kelly 1:02:45

1y ago1:02:45

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Don Kelly is a UMS-Wright legend. He coached at University Military School from 1965-1972. Due to his significant achievements in athletics at UMS, Coach Kelly was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame as an honorary member in 1993. Coach Kelly has continued his service to our school through his devotion as a member of the Board of Trustees since…

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Dr. Amber Gordon 53:52

1y ago53:52

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Dr. Amber Gordon is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in surgery and treatment of the brain, spine & peripheral nerve disorders. She is the physician leader of the Infirmary Neuroscience Center of Excellence. Dr. Gordon graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. She received her medical deg…

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Grover Jackson '58 55:11

1y ago55:11

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As a member of the UMS Class of 1958, Brigadier General Grover E. Jackson, began a remarkable journey both academically and professionally with a degree from Sewanee: The University of the South, as well as completing college as a distinguished member of the Air Force ROTC. From this point forward, the achievements and service of Brigadier General …

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Ishayu Chakroborty '24 42:41

1y ago42:41

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Ishayu Chakroborty '24 was chosen as one of Mobile Bay's 2023 WONDER KIDS. During Project Engage Ish chose to do an internship with Dr. Grelet in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Mitchell Cancer Institute. Dr. Grelet specializes in tumor neurogenesis in cancer progression and metastasis with a focus on breast cancer. During t…

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Beli Karamovic 1:16:11

1y ago1:16:11

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A native of Bosnia, Beli Karamovic moved to the United States at 16 years old in 1993. Beli lived through the beginning years of the Bosnian War before joining the Bosnian Jr. Olympic Basketball team that traveled across Europe and eventually landed him in Chicago. Beli and his wife, Tiffany, a 4th-grade teacher and cheer coach at UMS-Wright, have …

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Lana Stringer '18 50:40

1+ y ago50:40

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A 2018 graduate of UMS-Wright, Lana Stringer was the Vice President of Fine Arts and was a member of the Wright Players and Wright Singers. She currently resides in Manhattan, writing and researching for playwriting, doing copyediting for film and play scripts, and doing art department production assistant work.…

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Katie Leatherbury '07 58:29

1+ y ago58:29

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Katie Leatherbury graduated from UMS-Wright in 2007. She started studying acting at a young age both in a local theater and in theater at school. She was involved in The Wright Players and the Center Stage Show Choir. Leatherbury continued her education at Birmingham-Southern College and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in M…

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Jordan Jones '02 1:13:04

1+ y ago1:13:04

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Jordan Jones graduated from UMS-Wright in 2002. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in 2006 from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Jordan is the Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager of Medora Partners, an investment firm in Mobile. Jordan and his wife, Taylor Stimpson Jones '06, relocated to Mobi…

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Class of 2023 Senior Panel 57:47

1+ y ago57:47

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On this episode on The Wright Way podcast, Mr. Barber catches up with a few members of the Class of 2023 before they graduate and move on beyond "our gates." Cole Blaylock - University of South Alabama Tate Campbell - Troy University [at the time of the podcast, Tate was attending Mississippi State University] William Neumann - Princeton University…

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Frances Rouse '76 53:41

1+ y ago53:41

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Frances St. John Rouse graduated from Julius T. Wright School for Girls in 1976. Mrs. Rouse began her teaching career in 1980 at her alma mater and then joined the faculty at UMS-Wright during the merger. She has dedicated over 40 years of her life to educating students in the subjects of AP Calculus and Honors Geometry, just to name a few. Frances…

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The HU Experience: Staff Member Amanda Morris-Campbell 19:05

1+ y ago19:05

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Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. For the final episode of this season, Josh Thomas talks with Amanda Morris-Campbell, director for the Sojourner Program at Huntington University. Amanda shares her journey finding her career path, explains what a Sojourner is, and discusses how she sees God moving in the student…

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The HU Experience: Staff Member Erica Marshall 13:27

1+ y ago13:27

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Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. Join Bryce Lippe for an in-depth conversation with Erica Marshall, the director of the Academic Center for Excellence at Huntington University. They talk about the development of Erica's work with HU, how the ACE and ABLE program serve students, and some of the highlights of Eri…

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The HU Experience: Current HU Students Joy Heisey and Spencer Craft 24:33

1+ y ago24:33

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Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Drake Sare interviews junior animation major Joy Heisey and senior business management major Spencer Craft. Join them as they talk about the community-building aspects of Olympiad, the relationship between serving others and self-improvement, and what sets HU ap…

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The HU Experience: Current Student Daniel Johansen 15:00

1+ y ago15:00

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Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. For this episode, Ryan Holsapple sits down with freshman film production major Daniel Johansen to talk about the freshman experience. They discuss a wide variety of topics, including why Daniel chose HU, what his first impressions as a freshman were, and what he likes about bein…

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The HU Experience: Former Student Lindsey Skiles 12:50

1+ y ago12:50

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Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Noah Mondor has a candid conversation with former HU student Lindsey Skiles. They discuss starting college in the middle of a pandemic, the little-known "Customized Academic Program", and what happens when you decide a particular school isn't the right choice fo…

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Al Chow 1:09:48

1+ y ago1:09:48

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If you have been to any event on the campus of UMS-Wright, chances are you have seen, Al Chow! Al is the father of Janie '15 and Jordan '20. Even though his daughters have graduated from UMS-Wright, Al remains the ultimate Bulldog supporter. Known as the "Assistant TO the Band Director," Al attends every home game and travels to all away games. In …

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The HU Experience: Director of eSports Craig Campbell 19:47

1+ y ago19:47

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Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Lily Anderson sits down with Craig Campbell, the Director of eSports at Huntington University. They talk about the history of eSports at HU (it's probably older than you think!) and how they choose which games to compete in, as well as the best thing eSports doe…

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The HU Experience: Sojourner Josiah Reichard 8:25

1+ y ago8:25

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Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Ross Gosnell and HU student Josiah Reichard talk about Josiah's experience as a Sojourner. They answer the big question, "What is a Sojourner, and what do they do?" while also chatting about Josiah's life experiences--and his favorite Bible verse.…

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The HU Experience: Staff Member Sarah Rickerd 17:17

1+ y ago17:17

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Season 12 explores "The HU Experience" from a variety of perspectives. In this episode, Kortney Grimm chats with staff member Sarah Rickerd, the Office Coordinator for Student Life and Undergraduate International Student Services DSO at Huntington University. They talk about Sarah's experiences with adoption, surviving cancer, and working with inte…

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Eden Flora '02 49:12

1+ y ago49:12

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Eden Walker Flora grew up in Mobile, Alabama and has happily been an artist since she was a little girl, officially starting her business in 2013. She graduated from UMS-Wright in 2002. Eden received a BFA in Fabric Design from the University of Georgia and a MPS in Art Therapy and Creativity Development from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. …

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Arick Auyang '00 1:01:04

1+ y ago1:01:04

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Dr. Arick Auyang is a graduate of the class of 2000 from UMS-Wright and the Director of Product Innovation for Columbia Sportswear. After graduating UMS-Wright, he graduated from Emory University and then earned a PhD in Applied Physiology from GeorgiaTech where he specialized in robotics, prosthetics and human rehabilitation. He spent the next 7 y…

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Philip Long '07 52:21

1+ y ago52:21

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Philip Long graduated from UMS-Wright in 2007. After high school, he attended Wooford College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Philip and his wife Amber have three wonderful children, Lois (8), Micah (6), and Lydia (3), and currently reside in Fountain Inn, South Carolina where he serves as the pastor at Infinity Church. When he is not at c…

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Project Engage 2023 Recap 58:33

2y ago58:33

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386 students, 56 teachers, 14 buses, 8 planes, 29 internships, 18 offerings, 42 cities, and 2 international trips..PROJECT ENGAGE 2023 is a WRAP! UMS-Wright is always striving to provide unique opportunities to enhance the lives of our students, and Project Engage does just that. It offers a cross-curriculum, hands-on learning experience that allow…

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Will Mangham '00 50:34

2y ago50:34

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Dr. William Mangham is a native of Mobile, Alabama and a 2000 graduate of UMS-Wright. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 9/11 occurred during his sophomore year and inspired him to join the Marines, in which he served as an officer on three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. This period of service included combat experienc…

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#39 Give the Gift of Honoring Yourself 26:55

2y ago26:55

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The theme this month is "Gifts," and honoring what we want and what is best for us. This falls in line with having good boundaries instead of weak ones and choosing ourselves. For Becky, honoring herself means that when she knows that she should be doing something she tries to follow through on it whether or not others are going to like her choice …

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Mini Christmas Message 3:52

2y ago3:52

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Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Becky gives a short Christmas message that will help you find peace amid the hustle and bustle. Remembering the reason for the season will help you on your path to greater self-love.Av Becky Barber, Kristen Dicker

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Joe Savage '87 1:11:31

2y ago1:11:31

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Joe is a 1987 graduate of UMS. Today, Dr. Savage works full-time as the director of Roads of Hope, committing his life to the rescue and care of orphans in distress. ROH currently cares for 40 orphaned children living in five different “family-type” homes scattered across Moldova. Joe also rescues children who have been taken, provides humanitarian…

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#38 What is Your Story? Stepping Out of Your Narrative 28:27

2y ago28:27

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Today, Kristen and Becky discuss our personal narratives or the stories that we tell ourselves that run our lives. We can step out of the story, AND that takes some work. On the other side of the story is the unknown, which can make it difficult or daunting to even want to go there. Author Debbie Ford used to be on Oprah often and she wrote many bo…

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Sivan Sabag 1:02:39

2y ago1:02:39

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Sivan & David Sabag moved their family from Pardes Hanna Karkur, Israel to Mobile, Alabama in August of 2021 just in time for Hallel to start K3, Eden to start 1st grade and Maor to start 3rd grade. Additionally, Sivan was pregnant with their 4th child, Avari. Be sure to catch this episode of The Wright Way for an inside glimpse of how our internat…

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Melissa Farthing - WQHU Student Station Manager 14:31

2y ago14:31

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In this episode of Rooted, Travis Szelis sits down with Forester Radio student station manager Melissa Farthing to talk about her responsibilities at Forester Radio, how she deals with technical glitches, and her advice for those interested in trying something new. This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders f…

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Callie McKeown - Resident Assistant, Admissions Ambassador, & FDN Sports Producer 25:13

2y ago25:13

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In this episode of Rooted, Bennett Schomber chats with Callie McKeown about the three different leadership positions she has held on campus. Listen in as they discuss learning to ask for help, how her faith has shaped her disciplinary style, and how she reacts when things go wrong. This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU …

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Joni Hendee 51:58

2y ago51:58

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Joni Hendee is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for the Dumas Wesley Community Center. For over 15 years, she has been serving the community center in a variety of capacities, including: public speaking, special events and fundraising; communications planning; media relations; crisis management; online promotion and cause-related marketi…

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Micah McFadden - Resident Assistant 24:24

2y ago24:24

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In this episode of Rooted, Josh Thomas is joined by Resident Assistant Micah McFadden. Join them as they talk about film production, the unique culture of Baker Second, and what it means to be a servant leader. This season on Rooted, join HU radio students as they interview HU student leaders from different areas across campus. Hear their inspiring…