Meet Me at Monache: A Walk Down Memory Lane

This special episode features a special interview between Rich Lambie and his granddaughter Zella Biagio. Rich is a former Monache teacher, and he is retiring this year from Granite Hills High School. Zella is 2024 Monache ASB President, and she is graduating this year. Congratulations to both of them!

This episode features interviews between current Monache staff members and their children that are graduating this year. It includes interviews with Kelly & Emmett Focke, Sonia Cruz & Nathanael Plancarte Cruz, and the Alvarado Family (Dalia & Jesus Alvarado, and their daughters Andrea & Alejandra). Congratulations to the entire Class of 2024!

This episode features interviews with Mr. Short, Mr. Snyder, and Mr. Reneau. All three teachers are retiring this year. Congratulations to all of them!

Join us for a heartwarming episode as we catch up with the Class of 2023 and their proud parents. Hear inspiring stories, reflections, and aspirations, celebrating the achievements and dreams of these remarkable graduates. Listen through to the end to hear an interview with Dave Koontz (MHS Class of 1971), the beloved teacher and coach that will be retiring this year. Dave was interviewed by his daughter, Emily Drum (MHS Class of 2001).

Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, where we’re taking a nostalgic journey back to the Class of 1972. Recorded during their unforgettable reunion in the fall of 2022, this episode brings together a remarkable group of Monache alumni, sharing their cherished memories, life experiences, and the enduring bonds that have withstood the test of time. 

In this exciting episode of Meet Me at Monache: A Walk Down Memory Lane, we had the privilege of interviewing two extraordinary athletes, Bruce and Mitch Butler, who have recently been inducted into the prestigious Monache Athletic Hall of Fame. Join us as we delve into their remarkable journeys, relive their awe-inspiring achievements, and uncover the secrets behind their enduring success. 

Join us in this inspiring episode as we chat with Audrey Scheer (Monache Class of 2023), who took the initiative to restore the beautiful Monache Mosaics. Audrey shares her journey and passion for preserving her school’s history and legacy. Tune in to learn about the transformative power of civic action and profound impact one determined individual can make. 

This episode was recorded at the 30-Year Reunion for Monache High School's Class of 1992. Listener discretion is advised. There is some profanity in some of these interviews. 

Interview 1 - Aaron Corkins & James Lewis

Interview 2 - Sarah Born & Tommy Strader

Interview 3 - Kim Ramirez and Selena Lesley Minor

Interview 4 - Amanda Baker & Tanya Baker Childree

Interview 5 - Kerry Shannon Newlin & Kyle Newlin 

On February 26th, 2022 we had the honor of “walking down memory lane” with two Mighty Monache legends, Dawrence Rice and Carroll Land, at the Monache Athletic Hall of Fame dinner. Rice and Land both taught and coached at Monache for over three decades.

Grant Wagner has been teaching at Monache High School since 1997. He is retiring this year. To commemorate the legend himself, here is an interview with his daughter, Jennifer Gamble (MHS Class of 1999).