The QuadPod

On this episode, we’re going to do a little time traveling.  First, we go back to 1985 with Jasper Bulley (’22) and Scott Wilson (’75), former head of school and, back in 85, head of admissions at Baylor, to get the backstory on Baylor’s decision to go co-ed.  Then, Gaston Carmichael (’22) and Alexis Janosz (’22) sit down with Barry and Alexis Bogo (class of '85 and '89 respectively) to get a glimpse from the student perspective of Baylor’s transition to a co-ed institution.  Next, we go back even further with Emma Thompson (’22) and Baylor world language instructor Kenneth Parks to hear the story of a true female pioneer on Baylor’s campus, the first full-time female faculty member, Madame Scheni, who began her teaching career at Baylor in 1962.  Finally, we travel back to the future with Lis Cortes ('22), or, I guess, the present, and hear from four female faculty members—Betsy Carmichael, Kristin Vines, Priscilla Birdsall, and Takisha Haynie—who exemplify all the good that was gained by adding women at Baylor.  This episode is hosted by Halden Williams (’22) and Gail Bailey (’23) with studio recording by Hinton Stefaniuk (’23).  A special "thank you" to everyone that participated in this episode, especially Baylor faculty member Cecily Honeycutt, who provided the inspiration for telling these stories.

Young adults today face numerous challenges as they move along the path to becoming successful adults.  Here at Baylor, we live by the motto: Amat Victoria Curam (Victory Loves Care).  On this episode, we will explore key services that Baylor provides for students to help them navigate the academic and social pressures of their daily lives.  In addition, we will hear two incredible stories of resilient individuals who overcame unique hardships and learn just how they beat the odds and forged a path to victory.  First, Gail Bailey ('23) sits down with Kathy Fraley, head of the counseling center, to talk about the center’s purpose in the community. Next, Sheldon McKnight ('22) interviews Jennifer Averbeck, director of the learning center, about this popular hub for academic support.  Then, Gaston Carmichael ('22) speaks with ultra-marathoner and author, Dion Leonard, about his life-changing encounter in the Gobi desert in China.  And finally, senior Halden Williams ('22) gets the backstory from Baylor student Hannah Turner ('22) about her battle with cancer and how she overcame a challenging junior year with the support of friends, family, and a healthy mindset.  This episode is hosted by Lis Cortes ('22) and Will Duncan ('22) with studio recording by Jasper Bulley ('22).

On this episode, we highlight stories of students and faculty who are truly living the Baylor mission to make a positive difference in the world.  First, senior Brett Cooper sits down with senior Adelle Pritchard to talk about how her Southside restaurant combines a love for crepes and community.  Next, senior Dacorian Jones-Montgomery gets the backstory on the Taraloka foundation from founder and Baylor faculty member, Tim Williams.  Then, senior Watson Brown speaks with Shaw Wilson ('84), assistant head of school, about the legacy of John Harrison (class of ’84) and a new student award being given in his name.  Next, junior John Emendorfer sits down to interview Marguerite Pippenger (class of 23), this year's recipient of the award, about her plans for supporting a local cause with the award’s monetary gift.  Finally, senior David Danquah interviews new faculty member Keelah Jackson about using the arts to build community and Baylor’s after-school tutoring program, RESPECT.  This episode is hosted by seniors Lizzie Hill and Ethan Wright, with studio sound recording by junior Grace Henderson. The QuadPod is produced and edited by students in the audio journalism elective at Baylor School.  To learn more about the Taraloka Foundation, you can go to www.taraloka.org.  To learn more about Keelah Jackson's work, go to www.keeody.com or follow her on IG: @mastercreativekj.

On this episode, we will dive into some unique Baylor codes and customs.  First, senior and chairman of the honor council, Brett Cooper ('22), speaks with faculty advisor to the council, Elin Bunch ('09), about the legacy and tradition of the honor code here at Baylor, and then Brett sits down with senior David Danquah ('22) to answer some questions of his own about his time with the council.  Next, we explore the history of the "Round Table,” a longstanding club at Baylor devoted to the discussion of literature, with senior Kye Hamilton ('22) and past and present moderators of the table, including Bill Cushman ('59), Jim Stover, and Heather Ott.  Finally, junior Dalton Restelli ('23) speaks with Austin Clark and Shaw Wilson ('84) about bringing the tradition of wearing the Red Blazers back to Baylor.  This episode is hosted by juniors John Emendorfer and Reese Hullander, with sound engineering by DaCorian Jones-Montgomery ('22).

On this episode, we highlight the spirit in "spirit week," not just surrounding the Friday night lights, but the other people and activities that bring our Baylor community together. You will not only learn more about the spirit that you know and love, but also the spirit that you may not have come to appreciate.  First, John Emendorfer (’23) and Ethan Wright (’22) ask students around campus what they are most looking forward to during this year's spirit week.  Then, DaCorian Jones-Montgomery ('22), prefect from Lupton Hall, sits down with residential life dean Steve Margio ('91) to give some history and firsthand insight into the preparation behind the dorm competition known as "skit night."  Next, Lizzie Hill ('22) talks to some of Baylor’s finest cheerleaders about where they get their spirit from.  Grace Henderson ('23) interviews Baylor's new chaplain, Reverend Alex Gallimore, on what spirit means to him.  And finally, Reese Hullander ('23) and Watson Brown ('22) feature the story behind the smiles and waves of Baylor legend Ms. Hattie.  This episode is hosted by Brett Cooper ('22) and Kye Hamilton ('22) and is produced and edited by students in the audio journalism elective at Baylor School.  Music for this episode is by the artist known as “bloom” and is for non-profit use only: https://www.youtube.com/c/bloomprod

On this episode, we explore new beginnings.  Lizzie Hill ('22) and Reese Hullander ('23) visit a 6th-grade class to learn what students are most excited about in starting their Baylor careers.  We get to know two of our international boarding students, Jakub Ucieszynski ('24), who hails from Poland and is attending school in the US for the first time, and David Danquah ('21), a fourth-year boarding student from Ghana.  The two discuss what it's like to be so far from their respective cultures, and how they have found a new home at Baylor.  Ethan Wright ('22) and John Emendorfer ('23) catch up with Mike Kinney, coach of the varsity baseball team, and his son Cooper Kinney ('21), about an exciting new chapter in their lives as Cooper begins a career in professional baseball.  Brett Cooper ('21) sits down with Chris Angel ('89), the new head of Baylor School, to discuss his joyous return to our campus and his dream for Baylor's present and future.  And finally, Watson Brown ('22) and Dalton Restelli ('23) visit the quad to learn what seniors are hoping to try before their time as Baylor students comes to a close.  This episode is hosted by DaCorian Jones-Montgomery ('22) and Grace Henderson ('23).  Students in the audio journalism elective produced and edited the episode, with additional audio recording and sound design by Kye Hamilton ('22).

On this episode, we celebrate the tenure and legacy of Scott Wilson ('75) who has served our school as headmaster for the past twelve years.  First, we start by speaking with Susan Collins, Scott’s assistant during those years, and someone who knows him as well as anybody.  Next, we sit down with Matt Lewis ('74), who offers us a perspective on Scott’s legacy and the transformative effect his fundraising efforts have brought to the campus during his tenure, and finally, senior Orly Berke ('21) gives Scott his exit interview.  Interspersed, we’ll hear some highlights from Scott’s final speech to the student body and well wishes from some of his closest friends and supporters.  Listen and discover what ties us together as a community.

On this episode, we tell the remarkable story of how freshman Luke Thompson ('24) became one of the top birding experts in our region and established Baylor's campus as the premiere location for birding in the state.  First we speak with Susan Wilson (wife of headmaster Scott Wilson), an avid birder herself who took Luke under her proverbial wing when he was just a shy sixth grader with an interest in birds.  Then we speak with Kevin Calhoun, curator of forests at the Tennessee Aquarium and one of the leading bird experts in the state about his friendship with Luke and what makes Baylor such a unique location for birding.  Finally, we head out on campus with Luke himself in an attempt to discover how this unassuming young man has almost single-handedly made Baylor the center of the birding world in Tennessee.  Join us and discover what ties us together as a community.

Welcome to "The Quadpod," a podcast highlighting life at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Inspired by the many converging paths on our campus where faculty, staff, students, alumni and families meet, we bring you stories from all angles, told by many voices.  Every year, we have the difficult task of saying goodbye to faculty members who are beginning that new chapter in life we call retirement.  Such is the case this year for Dan Scott, who has faithfully served as Baylor’s chaplain since 2003.  On this episode, we will take a tour through the decades with Bill Cushman (’59) as we seek to understand the chaplaincy at Baylor and how it has evolved over the years (1:20), we will speak with assistant headmaster Shaw Wilson (’84) about what the school is looking for in hiring its next chaplain (17:20), and finally we’ll speak with Dan himself about his time at Baylor (24:40).  Nestled between the interviews are some special readings and tributes to Dan featuring familiar voices.  The full 50 minute interview with Dan can be found here: 

https://soundcloud.com/baylorschool/dan-scottfull-interview

The music for this episode was composed by senior Harrison Williams ('21) with the exception of the final track, which is by the artist "Podington Bear."

Join us and discover what ties us together as a community.

Welcome to another episode of the “Quadpod,” a podcast highlighting life at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Inspired by the many converging paths on our campus where faculty, staff, students, alumni, and families meet, we bring you stories from all angles, told by many voices.  On this episode, we look at how Baylor is involving itself in our local community through civic engagement and the Harris-Stanford Honors program.  First (2:30), we hear from the director of the program, Jaime Melton ('94), as well as the director of strategic initiatives, Emmie Treadwell, about their leadership work with students this year (9:40), and then we follow up with three of the program's students as they discuss the importance of civil discourse (11:40) during this divisive year in American politics (Rosa Anderson-Barrera '21, Creighton Arrington '21, and Brett Cooper '22).  Finally, we hear a series of interviews Harris-Stanford students conducted with Baylor alumni and friends who are involved in the upcoming city elections.  Specifically, we hear Blair Mard ('05) talk about her work for the Kim White for Mayor campaign (17:00), Baylor parent Thomas Lee on his run for district 2 of the city council (24:00), Ken Hays ('72) about his ambitions for district 7 of the city council (29:45), Andy Berke ('86) on what’s special about this year’s mayoral race (37:10), and then hear two of the mayoral candidates, (44:00) Tim Kelly ('85) and (51:40) Monty Bruell ('79), talk about their respective visions for the city.  Each conversation is introduced by the honors student who conducted the interview.  To hear the full interviews, go to our playlist:

https://soundcloud.com/baylorschool/sets/full-interviews