Kick Bucs Student Voices

This episode of Diverse Paths at Country Day explores student mental health and wellness with award-winning author Julie Lythcott-Haims. Hear more pointers for parents to prepare their children for adulthood and get the perspective of Lythcott-Haims’ college-aged daughter.  Your host, Country Day junior James Utley, and our Associate Director of Diversity Planning Tianna Butler, discuss ways parents can help their children navigate the stress that comes with adolescence.


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Diverse Paths at Country Day explores the different ways the school is working hard to address our diverse world. On this second edition, hear from our Associate Director of Diversity Planning  about the college process for those interested in a Historically Black College or University.  Junior James Utley discusses the decision process with Tianna Butler. Kendall Addison '18 shares how she chose to go to Howard University and the many ways Country Day prepared her for college. 

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As we kick-off Black History Month, the Office of Diversity Planning and the Podcast/Journalism class at Charlotte Country Day School kick-off a new podcast. Diverse Paths at Country Day explores the different ways the school is working hard to address our diverse world. Hear from special guest artists and authors about their paths through life. Be inspired by Country Day grads who are doing great things in our community. You'll also hear the many ways our Office of Diversity Planning is working to make our school a more inclusive community. 
In our first podcast in this series, Junior James Utley talks with Tianna Butler about her hopes for the Country Day community. You'll also hear from an award winning author and her son who illustrates her books. She shares the challenges of getting Black history into books for children.


Discover the many ways our Office of Diversity Planning is working in our community by visiting our website:
https://www.charlottecountryday.org/about/deib

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What’s life like after being Student Body President at Charlotte Country Day? Find out from 2022 graduate Alex Homesley! Senior and Student Body President Alston Murphy compares notes with Alex about their time as presidents.  You’ll also hear how Alex is doing as a student at UNC Chapel Hill. Discover how these guys tried to blur the lines between grade levels and create an even stronger community of students! 

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There is a new social media sensation grabbing the attention of even our Country Day students! It's called QueenCityTrends.  Senior Danielle Tuttle introduces us to the woman behind the TikTok - Vidya Gopalan. Hear how this star found her social media status soaring and find out what other TikTok videos get the attention of our Upper School students! (Moms, you may want to check this out!)

Find her on social media: @QueenCityTrends

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Charlotte Country Day School isn't just about the incredible education inside of our buildings. We also have a positive influence on the roads leading to our school! Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as Senior Maura Cameron sits down with the man known as  "The Dancing Cop.” Explore the elements of his police job that contribute to the contagious joy he spreads to everyone he encounters.

Content warning: mention of suicide @ 7:46 - 7:56

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Charlotte Country Day Junior Bryce Vanfield is back with Bucs in Business, this time with Entrepreneurship teacher Steve Wall. Hear how Mr. Wall incorporates his class into his other role as Director of Weddington Farm.  You will also find out what’s  happening at the farm and hear from students about their hopes for this massive property gifted to Charlotte Country Day School. 

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She’s been teaching history at Charlotte Country Day School for 10 years, but how much of her own history has been uncovered? Junior Alice Stewart talks to the  legendary AP US History Teacher Miss Lyn Tillett. She explains how she became a teacher and her favorite parts of the job. You’ll also hear about her life outside of Country Day and her little dog Scarlett! No need to take notes, but this is a history lesson you won’t want to miss! 

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Mental health matters at Charlotte Country Day School. That's why the school brought in adolescent psychotherapist and author Dr. Katie Hurley to talk to Upper School students and parents this fall.  After her presentation, she sat down with Sophomore Vidya Michelson to discuss the mental health of students today, and what they and their parents can do to help. You'll also hear from a few parents who share why they believe children are more stressed these days. Everyone can learn something from this podcast - for yourself, your child or a friend.

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Ally Quillin Singh graduated almost 10 years ago from Charlotte Country Day School. Now she is back as a teacher, married to her high school sweetheart and teaching students alongside her former teachers, now mentors! Join Senior Shivani Sundaram as she interviews our new Upper School math teacher who's traveling the world with Akhil Singh '14.

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