RiZing Tide

This episode serves up a diverse buffet of topics. Buckle up as Waad takes us on a journey that covers a lot of ground from cultural identity, the nature of maturity and even a lesson on the art of manipulation.  

Guest: May Hubbard
This episode's special guest brings an amazing sense of style and fashion to RiZing Tide.  May Hubbard, a fashionista who has a particular love of vintage clothing, honors us with her origin story, her sense of humor and even helps me pick out the right bow tie.  Also joining us for this episode is Ms. Speidel who oversees Concord High School's very own thrift store, The Crimson Closet. And if that wasn't enough, we even chat about The Golden Girls.

Season 2 of RiZing TIde kicks off with a future business tycoon with an amazing understanding of the human condition.  Wyaitt's industrious spirit is inspiring and his philosophy on how people should move through life is spot on!

The first season of RiZing Tide closes with an amazing story of someone who just recently discovered a skill that has launched him into the stratosphere of track and field.  Nick recounts his meteoric journey from the moment he first threw a javelin just a few months ago to competing in a national tournament in Oregon on the very day this episode launches.

This episode features a Concord High School senior who I have had the pleasure of knowing for their entire school career.  Lavender takes us on a deep dive into a variety of topics ranging from gender identity to social acceptance to pogonology.  Don't bother looking that last word up, just give a listen.

Today's guest, Concord High School student Wilder Riley, reached out wanting to join in on an episode to talk about the "universal language (of music) and....the importance of the creative process" and we are so glad he did.  Wilder is a kind soul who discusses his musical influences and even shares a song.

Still jet-lagged from her recent journey to France and Spain, Norah Lanigan shares stories from the school trip across the pond during the April break.  In addition to sharing details from the trip, Norah explains how the experience has expanded her world view.  And to top it all off, she's an engaging conversationalist with a lightning-quick wit.

The Concord Regional Technical Center (CRTC) is one of the many crown jewels of Concord High School.  Our three guests in this episode shine as they represent the Education and Behavioral Science program in the CRTC.  Each of these three future teachers shares what hooked her into the vocation of teaching.  Emma and the Juliannas also unpack the iTeach Apprenticeship, a phenomenal program that couples full-time experience in the field with a college degree.

RiZing Tide Super Fan, Connor Weeks, joins us from Rundlett Middle School with a collection of questions that 8th grade students have about life at Concord High School.  Molly and Deklan offer their insights as they respond to the wonderings of the soon-to-be 9th graders.

Episode 12 features two amazing individuals who have seized multiple opportunities to get involved and to develop their remarkable leadership qualities.  Their collective list of accomplishments is far too vast to list here.  Have a listen and you'll be amazed by Sophie and Van.