See Me After Class 453

Joseph, Carson, and Jake discuss the first two days of school, preparations for the upcoming solar eclipse (2:40 - 7:20); and visit with representatives of Leavenworth High School's JROTC program - Senior Army Instructor, LTC (Ret.) Eric Hollister (7:20 - 34:11) and Battalion Commander, Morgan Savage (34:11 - 51:00).

Carson and Jake visit with Mark Tallman, Associate Executive Director of the Kansas Association of School Boards, about the statewide "New Day in Kansas Education" advocacy tour, in addition to updates on school funding, college and career readiness, and the newly announced Mercury and Gemini school redesign effort.

Jake, Joseph, and Carson visit with representatives of the Pioneer Football team, including head varsity football coach, Mark Littrell (6:45) who was recently inducted to the Greater Kansas City Coaches Association's Hall of Fame, and senior captains Hayes Edwards and Grant Mullins (38:00). Coach reflects on his 40+ years coaching high school players, and Edwards/Mullins share how the team is preparing for the beginning of the season.

Jake, Joseph, and Carson discuss behind-the-scenes planning that takes before the school year; visit with Meredith Roberts and Kaylynd Brown about the Pioneer Mentoring program for incoming freshmen (11:55); and the new principal of Leavenworth High School, Christy Lentz (24:20) about her plans for the upcoming school year.

See Me After Class 453's Jake, Joseph, and Carson visit with Leavenworth High School Class of 2017 graduate, Nicole Asbury, on a successful high school career and her thoughts and reflections as she transitions to college.