Lightning Insider

Sage Hill School
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The official news and events podcast for Sage Hill School.

  1. JAN 21

    Lightning Insider - Episode 46 (Feat. Carolyn Blair)

    Director of College Counseling Carolyn Blair shares the latest on AI and the college admission process. Blair also previews the Coastline OC Case Studies Program at Sage Hill on Wednesday, January 28. All 11th grade students and parents are strongly encouraged to join families from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School and Tarbut V’ Torah Community Day School at this informative event. Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update and highlights our recent Athletes of the Week. Lastly, Visual Arts Teacher Amy Bergener sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

    18 min

  2. 12/17/2025

    Lightning Insider - Episode 45 (Feat. Patricia Merz)

    Head of School Patricia Merz shares her end-of-year message and looks forward to the middle school’s opening in August 2026.   Girls’ Tennis team members Arya Rawal ’26, Alexia Beyrath ’26 and Cordelia Cieplucha '26 recap their senior season and share advice for their teammates.   Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update and spotlights the Athlete of the Week, Boogie McLeod '29.   Lastly, Chinese teacher Joanne Chen sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

    12 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    Lightning Insider - Episode 44 (Feat. Model United Nations)

    Sage Hill Model United Nations co-presidents Shaurya Mittal ’26 and Aurora Li ’26 share about how students gain a global perspective and debate the biggest issues of our time through MUN. Learn more about one of the largest academic teams at Sage Hill. Director of Athletics Megan Cid spotlights our recent Athletes of the Week and gives the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events. Spanish teacher Pablo Giustorobelo sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.

    15 min

  4. 10/22/2025

    Lightning Insider - Episode 43 (Feat. Documenting Change)

    May Shen ’26 and Dylan Han ’26 of the Documenting Change Service Learning Group shared their experience producing a short documentary on homelessness and the affordable housing crisis in Orange County. Volunteering at a nonprofit and interviewing formerly unhoused individuals provided an intimate perspective of this complex societal challenge. Director of Athletics Megan Cid spotlights our recent Athletes of the Week and gives the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events. Bear Balossi ‘26, Griffin Robinson ‘26 and Bryce Pruter ‘27 preview Football Senior Night on Friday, October 24. Personal Counselor Lynn Mountain sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.

    16 min

  5. 10/01/2025

    Lightning Insider - Episode 42 (Feat. Admission Open House)

    Director of Admission & Financial Aid Peter Jordan and student ambassadors Annika Shah ‘26 and Brady Lee ‘26 preview what prospective families can expect to experience at Admission Open House on Saturday, October 4. Director of Athletics Megan Cid spotlights our recent Athletes of the Week, Athletic Trainer Jacqueline Davidson on a recent CIF-SS Champions of Character award and gives the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events. Learning Specialist April Leavenworth sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.

    11 min

  6. 09/17/2025

    Lightning Insider - Episode 41 (Feat. Homecoming Week)

    Sage Hill student council president Ella Wong '26 and spirit commissioner Finley Callero '27 preview the upcoming happenings for Homecoming Week 2025. Director of Athletics Megan Cid returns with an Athletics Update for the fall season. Lastly, School Nurse Reanna Kirzhner sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

    12 min

  7. 09/03/2025

    Lightning Insider - Episode 40 (Feat. Dominic Campeau)

    Dean of School Life Dominic Campeau returns to Lightning Insider to preview the Ninth Grade Student Retreat in Big Bear and Club Fair 2025, as well as a reminder for students to maintain their outlets for fun. Director of Athletics Megan Cid gives the rundown on upcoming Lightning Athletics events. Lastly, Admission Office Coordinator Tina McDaniel sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for the latest Lightning Round.

    10 min

  8. 08/20/2025

    Lightning Insider - Episode 39 (Feat. Patricia Merz)

    Lightning Insider debuts for the 2025-2026 school year! Head of School Patricia Merz reflects on Convocation 2025, shares an update on the Middle School and Second Gymnasium project and looks ahead to the coming year. Director of Athletics Megan Cid also returns with an Athletics Update for the fall season. Lastly, Academic Program Assistant Allyson Webb sits down with host Daniel Langhorne for a Lightning Round.

    9 min
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The official news and events podcast for Sage Hill School.

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  • Creator
    Sage Hill School
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Lightning Insider