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A McDonell Area Catholic Schools Podcast Series
A podcast series highlighting the people within the McDonell community! Hosted by Molly Bushman, she brings on students, educators and community members to help bring you inside what is happening!
State Fair & Fundraising
Rusty Volk from the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, and one-time development director for McDonell and Jaynee Brannan, the school's current Director of Advancement join Molly for this episode.
Since most students attend the school on at least some form of scholarship, tuition alone doesn't cover the operating expenses. So we learn how funds are generated and what they go towards.
We also learn about the new "Macks Celebrate 140 years" event coming up June 12th at the fairgrounds. The event includes your chance to win a private concert with Chris Kroeze
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Episode with Father Kizewski
Father Justin Kizewski, the Pastor for Holy Ghost and St. Bridget Parishes chats with Molly. We hear about father's background and his path to the priesthood (he originally didn't even want to attend Catholic high school yet alone get into this vocation).
We learn how his entering the priesthood shares something in common with Cheerios.
How he feels about leaving Chippewa Falls soon. He's been around for years, seeing people from baptism to communion to confirmation to marriage to even death.
His work with students, educating on everything from New Testament to Church history to Latin.
What is "The Truth"
And lastly, his work with Chippewa Grace Ministry and helping to heal the wounds of the clergy scandals. Whether directly or indirectly, these events have impacted the entire community.
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EPISODE discussing Health and Safety
On this episode we're introduced to a pair of parent volunteers who have helped to shape and improve the school's health and safety protocols. What are some things that have been tweaked and introduced in the last few years as the school continues to strive to provide the best for the families that count on it.
Molly talks with head volleyball coach Kat Hanson, and senior player Maggie Craker about the school's highly successful volleyball program.
- What coaching and playing for the Macks means
- How athletics and academics work in unison to grow people
- Setting high standards for yourself
- Relying on others and celebrating their success
- Maggie's advice to younger students
EPISODE - Student Ambassador Program
We learn about the student ambassador program within the school. Molly brings in Mary Jacobson, who created and continues to run the program. Plus, we meet Ann David, a senior student who has grown up with the program and shares experiences.
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Drive the Valley!
