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Voices of Garinger Wildcats

Voices of the Garinger Wildcats share experiences, fun, sounds, and excitement of Garinger High School in Charlotte, NC.

Episodes

  1. 06/15/2022

    Do 18-year-olds Need Guns? (Part 2 of 2)

    With the most recent school shooting being the 288th of the year, what are students thinking about the state of gun ownership and what took place in Uvalde, TX.  Should 18-year-olds be able to purchase assault rifles?  What safety measures should schools take?  What is the mental toll on students?  We examine many of these questions and more in this Part 2 of 2 episode. NOTE: This podcast features many voices from Garinger High School, including students, faculty, staff, administration, and others. This podcast does not reflect any endorsement or sponsorship from Garinger High School or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. There may be minor unedited explicit content within this podcast at times. The views and opinions that are expressed in this program are those of the speakers alone. They do not reflect the opinions, views, or positions of any entities represented including but not limited to Garinger High School and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

  2. 06/04/2022

    Do 18-year-olds Need Guns? (Part 1 of 2)

    With the most recent school shooting being the 288th of the year, what are students thinking about the state of gun ownership and what took place in Uvalde, TX.  Should 18-year-olds be able to purchase assault rifles?  What safety measures should schools take?  What is the mental toll on students?  We examine many of these questions and more in this Part 1 of 2 episode. NOTE: This podcast features many voices from Garinger High School, including students, faculty, staff, administration, and others. This podcast does not reflect any endorsement or sponsorship from Garinger High School or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. There may be minor unedited explicit content within this podcast at times. The views and opinions that are expressed in this program are those of the speakers alone. They do not reflect the opinions, views, or positions of any entities represented including but not limited to Garinger High School and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

  3. 05/25/2022

    The Miller's Squared (Part 2 of 2)

    In this two-part podcast, we sit down with Mr. Jacob Miller and Mr. Brandon Miller, both Social Studies Teachers at Garinger High School, and chat about the current state of education, student grading in a Title I school, and vocational needs of the community in general and how the public school system can respond. Mr. Jacob Miller is a native of Charlotte and an alumnus of East Meck High and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from UNCC with a Bachelor of Arts in history with minors in political science and secondary education. He has taught at Garinger High School for the past three years and currently serves as the Assistant Baseball Coach. Mr. Brandon Miller is an alumnus of East Carolina University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History Education. This is his fourth year teaching and his third year at Garinger High school. He is the advisor for the Drama Club and Bible Club. NOTE: This podcast features many voices from Garinger High School, including students, faculty, staff, administration, and others. This podcast does not reflect any endorsement or sponsorship from Garinger High School or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. There may be minor unedited explicit content within this podcast at times. The views and opinions that are expressed in this program are those of the speakers alone. They do not reflect the opinions, views, or positions of any entities represented including but not limited to Garinger High School and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

  4. 05/24/2022

    The Miller's Squared (Part 1 of 2)

    In this two-part podcast, we sit down with Mr. Jacob Miller and Mr. Brandon Miller, both Social Studies Teachers at Garinger High School, and chat about the current state of education, student grading in a Title I school, and vocational needs of the community in general and how the public school system can respond. Mr. Jacob Miller is a native of Charlotte and an alumnus of East Meck High and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from UNCC with a Bachelor of Arts in history with minors in political science and secondary education. He has taught at Garinger High School for the past three years and currently serves as the Assistant Baseball Coach. Mr. Brandon Miller is an alumnus of East Carolina University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History Education. This is his fourth year teaching and his third year at Garinger High school. He is the advisor for the Drama Club and Bible Club. NOTE: This podcast features many voices from Garinger High School, including students, faculty, staff, administration, and others. This podcast does not reflect any endorsement or sponsorship from Garinger High School or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. There may be minor unedited explicit content within this podcast at times. The views and opinions that are expressed in this program are those of the speakers alone. They do not reflect the opinions, views, or positions of any entities represented including but not limited to Garinger High School and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

  5. 05/20/2022

    Buffalo, why? (Part 2 of 2)

    In this Part 2 of 2 episode, students express their feelings on the topic of mass shootings, gun control, and race relations in the United States. NOTE: This podcast features student voices and does not reflect any endorsement from Garinger High School or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.  There may be minor explicit unedited content within this podcast.  The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views or positions of any entities they represent including Garinger High School and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

  6. 05/18/2022

    Buffalo, why? (Part 1 of 2)

    Students chat about the recent racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, New York as they navigate the complex issues surrounding gun control in the United States. NOTE: This podcast features student voices and does not reflect any endorsement from Garinger High School or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.  There may be minor explicit unedited content within this podcast.  The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views or positions of any entities they represent including Garinger High School and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

  7. 05/12/2022

    Gentrifications effects on the "G"

    Today's podcast focuses on a highly contested topic of gentrification.  We delve into what students think about gentrification around the school and the effects it has on their community and their future prospects.  Students speak up about if it can be reversed and some ideas on how to possibly solve the problems relating to gentrification. NOTE: This podcast features student voices and does not reflect any endorsement from Garinger High School or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.  There may be minor explicit unedited content within this podcast.  The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent including Garinger High School and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

  8. 05/10/2022

    Is it Senior Illness?!

    We chat with three seniors about various topics including work outside of school, what it means to finish up, and how their grades are looking in the last year of high school.  We also look at what some teachers have dubbed "senior illness" and the effects it has on our outgoing seniors. NOTE: This podcast features student voices and does not reflect any endorsement from Garinger High School or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.  There may be minor explicit unedited content within this podcast.  The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent including Garinger High School and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

  9. 05/06/2022

    Welcome to the "G"

    We begin our podcast journey by talking with a group of students about topics including our new principal and changes students are seeing during the process. Several seniors share their insights on the school year and what being a senior looks like and we end with the effects of COVID-19 on students over the past few years. NOTE: This podcast features student voices and does not reflect any endorsement from Garinger High School or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.  There may be minor explicit unedited content within this podcast.  The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent including Garinger High School and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

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Voices of the Garinger Wildcats share experiences, fun, sounds, and excitement of Garinger High School in Charlotte, NC.

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  • Creator
    Voices of Garinger Wildcats
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Voices of Garinger Wildcats
  • Show Website
    Wildcat Chat