Teen Talk

Ella Jungers (Gr8), Kaitlyn Schloman (Gr10), and Nevada Anderson (Gr8) explore the teen view of depression. This is an assignment from their 8th grade health class around supports to Mental Health. These students share their own experiences with Depression through personal challenges and triumphs.

St. James 11th graders Milynn Hung and Almarelli Sanchez Solorio explore being a newcomer to America. Mr. Mike Endreson, a St. James High School Spanish Teacher, walks them through a conversation about learning a new language, starting in a new school, learning English as their second language, and getting involved in their school.

Milynn is a student from China, and Almarelli is from Mexico. Mr. Endreson is an excellent ally to the newcomers in St. James and helps show many of our English Language Learners the ropes and what it takes to be successful in a new environment.

Avery Haler and Hayleigh Lingbeek are back to discuss considerations for what to do once high school is over. They are joined by special guest Brittney Karschnik - a 1st year ELA teacher from St. James High School, to discuss PSEO, changing majors, the benefits of community college versus taking a gap year, considering going straight to the workforce, organization, and mid-life career changes. Great conversation on things to consider as you reach the end of high school!

Keyana Haler and Jacey Swanson are joined by Dan Wolfe, Gustavus Adolphus College, Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach, and Health and Exercise Science Teacher. The conversation revolves around the pressures of being a student-athlete, time management, extra out-of-season training, and the mindset around becoming a high-level student-athlete within your school and community.

Hayleigh Adrian and Avery Haler interview Tony Hoffman - a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Motivational Speaker. Topics revolve around the power of addiction, choices, family, and how young people can help their peers struggling with use and addiction.

Tony's Website

Tony Hoffman bio

Newcomer podcasters Noah Sauer and Steffan Wegner explore the ideas of social media and the pressure around building a teen's social media presence. St. James MSHS teacher Steve Chapin joins them to discuss challenges around phones and social media pressures to get the next digital fix.

Nora Kern and Journey Swanson are joined by Holly Wolle - Sports Psychology and Mental Health Coach to discuss teens, stress, and mental health.

Great discussion around taking on a lot of things and navigating the stress attached to them!

Mental Health, Social Media, Drama, and Relationships with Students

Hosts - Hayleigh Lingbeek and Avery Haler

Guest - Mr. Greg Burman - STJ HS Dean of Students

The TEAM UP (drug and alcohol leadership) group at St. James High School is excited to restart our TEEN TALK student-run podcast.

In this episode (Season 2, Episode 1) of Teen Talk - Jacey Swanson and Keyana Haler tackle Vaping in our school. Guests include MSHS Principal Mike Fugazzi and Teacher Arica Connell.

Ideas for future shows: bit.ly/TEENTALK

Thanks for listening.

Episode #11 - "Does Practice Make Perfect?"

Discussion includes a conversation on Player privileges, Ideas to get rid of privileges, Parent privileges, and Last Name privileges.

Sailor Mohlenbrock - Episode Host - St. James HS Junior

Nick Brey - St. James HS Senior

Ellie Becker - St. James HS Senior