Meet Me at Monache: A Walk Down Memory Lane

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). 

Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Sofia Castaneda is interviewed by her mother Silvia Camarena, one of Monache High School's Spanish teachers. 

Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Kris Merzoian is interviewed by his mother Brenda Merzoian, Monache High School's current Dean of Counseling. Mrs. Merzoian is also retiring this year.

Kris Merzoian's music can be found on Apple Music, including this year's releases Hopeless Romance and Smile More.

Congratulations, Class of 2021! We hope you enjoy our special episode featuring two of our newest alumni and their parents. Stay Golden, Mighty Marauders!

Adison Page is interviewed by her mother Nikki Page (Class of 1991), and Sullivan Focke is interviewed by his mother Kelly Focke (Class of 1991). 

This episode is hosted by Emily Koontz Drum (Class of 2001). 

Mrs. Page, Mrs. Focke, and Mrs. Drum are currently teachers at Monache High School.  

This episode is hosted by Emily Koontz Drum. The interview with Dale Funderburk was conducted on January 16, 2020 at the home of Dale & Judy Funderburk in Porterville, CA. After the interview you will hear comments from current Monache High School teachers including Emily Koontz Drum, Justin Adams, Becky Garcia, Dalia Alvarado, John Sherrill, David Koontz, and Grant Wagner. 

Meet Me at Monache

Our special graduation episode includes 4 interviews between 2019 MHS graduates & their parents that work at MHS. Gary & Bob Sundre (parent), Madison & Melissa Giannetto (parent/MHS alumni), Katie Land & Jennifer Manchebo-Giannetto (parent/MHS alumni), Spencer & Herb Abiog (parent/MHS alumni) & a special interview between Emily Koontz Drum & her father, David Koontz, both MHS alumni and current MHS teachers.