the REAL Warriors

After a long hiatus the counseling team met with our social work intern to talk about transitions, future plans, and overcoming CHANGE.

In this episode we check in with the new Principal of the Freshman Campus to reflect on how the year has been going and all of his fresh ideas moving forward.

Our last episode of the second season of the REAL warriors podcast is here! Listen in for this farewell to our students with the help of Mr. Tony Swanson and what advice he wants students to take away from their year at the Freshman Campus.

Music Credits: Kanye West - All Of The Lights (Instrumental), Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') (Instrumental) - T-Pain

In this episode we invited two student guests to share the dating vibe at the Freshman Campus. We also explored positive (non romantic) relationships and how they impact and shape our school community. 

Music Credits: Family Ties Instrumental - Kendrick Lamar, Umbrella Instrumental - Metro Boomin

Lend an ear as our FC counselors interview one of our most memorable + dedicated janitorial staff members, Ms. Eleanor. Colorful in her responses + sure to put a smile on your face we discuss her haunted encounters, favorite memories, + what retirement will look like for her as it rears its head on December 31st. Happy Thanksgiving Break!

In this Homecoming Edition we touch on bullying awareness month + community topics with our brand new Dean, Dean Deener, an alum of McHenry High School. 

Music Credits: Sofia Instrumental - Alvaro Soler, Danza Kuduro Instrumental - Don Omar

In our Season 2 debut we talk about the theme of Courage and what it means to us, while welcoming back students + staff. Listen to us talk in tangents like we normally do to get us psyched up for the 2022/2023 school year. Let's do this. 

We did it folks...almost. Crossing that finish line is the best part isn't it? Relief washes over you and then you immediately think to yourself, what next?! Tune in for our last podcast of the 21-22 school year as your freshman counselors, Mr. Bocian + Ms. Zariñana, reflect on the year, our student's futures, and what we're looking forward to in the coming months. Thank you to all who've been following along on our journey into the world of podcasting...you'll hear from us again soon. 

What does HOPE mean for you as we near the end of the school year? We invited Dr. Beerbower to join us and share how he inspires his students day in and day out. If you don't know who Dr. Beerbower is OR just need an uplifting reminder of what it means to seek out hope in times of despair then you're going to want to listen to this one, trust us. We can do hard things & sometimes hope is the way to guide us through.  

Music Credits: Long Live Instrumental - Florida Georgia Line, Best Thing Since Backroads Instrumental - Jake Owen

This episode we welcome Mr. Carl Vallianatos, Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Innovation. Alongside Mr. Vallianatos are not only your trusty Freshman Campus counselors, Mr. Bocian and Ms. Zariñana, but freshman student Jaxson joins us as well as we talk friendship, creating new courses, & what career pathways are up ahead at the Upper Campus. We hope you enjoy!  

Music Credits: Crazy Train - Instrumental, Bones - Instrumental