88.1 the Park will hand over control of the airwaves to the station’s alumni on Saturday May 3, for our Alumni On-Air Day.  Listen from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as former staff members share some of their favorites, along with music the station played over the past five + decades.

Staff members from all eras of the station’s history will stop by to share music and memories.

9:00 a.m. Hannah Thoms – Class of 2023
10:00 a.m. Jessica Read  – Class of 1999
11:00 a.m. Moussa Nasser – Class of 2020
12:00 p.m. Ryan Tomaszycki – Class of 2020
1:00 p.m. Larkin Pence – Class of 1974
2:00 p.m. Chris Butzlaff  – Class of 1989
3:00 p.m. Tom Smith – Class of 1977
4:00 p.m. Kathryn Farrell – Class of 2003

Quick Pass Carwash will present The 88.1 the Park Auction on Saturday May 17, from 9am to 9pm.  Every half-hour you can bid on great items donated by local businesses including restaurant gift cards, sports memorabilia, golf outings and much more.  Most importantly, all of the proceeds will benefit 88.1 the Park, our student radio program.

We’ll also have a Dream Board of special items available for bidding all day long.

Local businesses and residents still have time to support the student radio station by donating items. Businesses that donate can benefit from the exposure they will receive on 88.1 The Park. Most importantly, they will be helping a program that has impacted the lives of students and served the Plymouth-Canton community for 53 years. You can get more information by contacting Station Manager Bill Keith at 734-416-7732.
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The SJ5K annual run/walk will take place on Sunday May 4, at the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Varsity Football Stadium.

We will be spotlighting the families each Friday leading up to the run.  Listen as our Program Director, Jonah Kibin,  interviews the families and shares some of their favorite music.

The family preview shows will air on Friday from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.

April 4 – Josh Takesian

April 11 – Gabe Palazzolo

April 18 – Colette Woods

April 25 – Oliver McDaniel

May 2 – August Thomas

You are invited for cake and coffee as we celebration the spring season and the belated 53rd birthday of 88.1 the Park—our community radio station.

This celebration is also an occasion to learn more about planned giving opportunities and about our Amplification Capital Campaign—our two-year initiative to raise $200,000 (which will then be matched by The Rotary Club of Plymouth). The campaign enables the station to add four professional studios, including one large enough to accommodate multiple guests (for candidates nights, radio dramas, live performances, and more).  This is your opportunity to make a lasting gift to our community.

Spring into a Lasting Gift to 88.1 the Park
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 7:00 pm
88.1 the Park studios, second floor of Salem High School (Room 2112) 46181 Joy Road, Canton, MI
RSVP to [email protected]

88.1 the Park was named the 2025 Michigan Association of Broadcasters High School Station of the Year during a luncheon at the MAB High School and College Awards on Thursday March 20, in Lansing. This is the eighth year in-a-row that the station has received the award. WSDP has been recognized as the High School Station of the Year 14 times since 2001.

The students received 16 awards in 16 categories, including eight first place and seven second place honors.   This included sweeping the Sportscast category.

Student Awards include:

Current Events Story
1st – Myles Alcott
2nd – Leo Popp

Daily Newscast/News Feature
1st – Leo Popp and Lucas Gentilia

Editorial
2nd – Jonah Kibin

Live Sports Coverage
1st – Leo Popp and Lucas Gentilia

Music Feature or Special
1st – Chae Eun Park

On Air Personality or Team
2nd – Ben Trudell

Public Service Announcement  Sponsored by MASSP & MDHHS
1st – Carter Johnson, Myles Alcott, Jonah Kibin

Sports Feature
1st – Andy McLaren, Leo Popp and Andrew Stamatakos
2nd – Leo Popp and Ben Trudell

Sportscast
1st – Ben Trudell
2nd – Leo Popp
Honorable Mention – Andy McLaren

Talkshow/Podcast
1st – Anya Read
2nd – Mihir Shastry

Use of Social Media
2nd – Nia Wilson