Bill Keith
Community Focus – March 19, 2025
Madelyn Turrill is a student teacher in the English Department at Salem High School. She is also a 2020 Canton High School graduate and a former staff member at 88.1 the Park. Ms. Turrill is a student at Michigan State University. 88.1 the Park’s, Alyssa Ajai, talked with Ms. Turrill about student teaching, the love of reading, favorite teachers and her time at 88.1 the Park.
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Moments with Merritt – March/April 2025
Plymouth-Canton families are starting to make plans for the upcoming school year. Key P-C-C-S staff members are preparing plans for Pre-School, Young Fives, and Kindergarten registration, along with open registration for all grade levels. Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monica Merritt, spoke with a couple staff members who will be on the frontline to welcome these new learners to the district. Her guests include Executive Director of Elementary Education, Dr. Denise Lilly; Bird Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, Megan Kiger; and Bentley Young Fives Teacher, Amal Amer.
This edition of Moments with Merritt will air on Tuesday March 18, March 25, April 1, and April 8, at 5:40 p.m.
Moments with Merritt Kindergarten Feb March 2025 final mixdown
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Women’s Sports Spotlight – March 17, 2025
88.1 the Park is spotlighting the Competitive Cheer Teams at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. 88.1 the Park Sports Director, Leo Popp, with assistance from Jakob Muncy, Brady Beauchamp and Aiden Przeslawski, talked with Salem’s Madelyn Aikens, and Plymouth’s Arya Patel and Kamryn Hill. They also spoke with Plymouth Coach Catharine Dittrick. We unfortunately were unable to talk with a representative of the Canton team. Their team is led by Captains, Gabrielle Williams and Charlea Blamo.
Community Focus – March 12, 2025
The Rock Shop at Salem High School has been raising funds for a local family dealing with Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The campaign is also working to raise awareness of the work of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. 88.1 the Park’s, Claudia Fisher, spoke with Salem Marketing Teacher and Rock Shop Coordinator, Cristina Scappaticci, to learn more about their efforts.
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Community Focus – March 5, 2025
The Park Players Theater Company at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park will present The Dreamer on Friday and Saturday March 7 and 8, at 7:00 p.m. at the DuBois Little Theater at Canton High School. The play was written by Irish Playwright, Liam Finnegan, at the request of the Park Players. The play opened February 28 and March 1. Following the one act play, Finnegan will read a short story and take questions from the audience and actors. 88.1 the Park’s News Director, Anya Read, spoke with Park Players Associate Director, Jennifer Neumann and Finnegan.
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