88.1 The Park listeners, alumni and friends will have a chance to show their support for student radio that is focused on Plymouth and Canton during the 88.1 the Park Thanks for Giving Pledge Drive from November 10-15, 2025.

“We love providing our listeners with Plymouth and Canton’s Hit Music,” said Myles Alcott, Program Director.  “But the station offers so much more by providing local news, high school sports, broadcasts from local events, and announcements about local non-profits.  We are proud to be Plymouth and Canton’s radio station.”

The station is committed to providing radio powered by students.  88.1 The Park is focused on investing in the lives of young people through broadcast and business training, providing students with a place to connect on a large campus, and by giving students a chance to serve their community.

“If it is preparing somebody for a life’s work, they’re doing it at WSDP, and I’m a living example of it.  Scores of people graduated from WSDP and used that as a launching pad for life,” said Dave Snyder, 1982 Plymouth Canton graduate and Anchor for WCJB TV in Gainesville Florida.

During the six-day pledge drive listeners will be encouraged to make a pledge of financial support for 88.1 The Park.  In addition to pledges, credit card donations can be made through 88.1’s website (www.881ThePark.com).  Look for the DONATE NOW link on the right side of the page.  Donors can choose 88.1 The Park when they are asked to select a fund.  Friends of the station can also donate using the station’s mobile app, which is available for iPhones and Androids.

Money raised during this year’s pledge drive will support the 88.1 the Park Amplification Capital Campaign for studio upgrades.  The station is working to raise $200,000 to activate a $200,000 gift from the Rotary Club of Plymouth.  The station has raised $175,000 of $200,000 needed.  These upgrades will allow for significantly more student participation and more than double our current studio space, allowing for more on-air content, recorded news/programming, and edited news podcasts. These upgrades will put the broadcasting environment at 88.1 the Park on par with professional studio space—helping to maintain our award-winning broadcasting quality, while creating a more professional experience for students and studio guests.

Donor Levels and Pledge Incentives
$50 – 88.1 the Park Wrist Band, Enamel Pin and Window Decal
$75 – 88.1 the Park T-Shirt
$125 – 88.1 the Park Thermal Beverage Travel Mug and Lunch Bag
$365 – Host Your Own Radio Show
$1,000 – Plaque recognizing your donation outside our studio and all the above donor items.
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National Honor Society at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park recognizes more than academic excellence.  They also serve as an important community service provider in our community.  88.1 the Park’s Fundraising Director, Adithya Srivathsa spoke with Public Relations Officer for P-CEP’s NHS Board, Zack Mokachar.

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Follow the Cobras, Wildcats and Rocks Football teams live on 88.1 the Park this fall.  88.1 the Park’s  Sports Staff will bring you all the action from the opening kick to the final whistle blow.  Listen Friday nights at 6:40 p.m. for the Countdown to Kickoff show featuring coaches interviews and a look around the KLAA.

9/12/25 – Salem vs. Canton

9/19/25 – Canton vs. Novi

10/3/25 – Plymouth vs. Brighton

10/10/25 – Plymouth vs. Canton

10/17/25 – Salem vs. Plymouth

You can join the staff of one of the best high school radio stations.  88.1 The Park is accepting applications for new staff members and they are due on Friday September 26, 2025.  Applications are open to all current Plymouth-Canton Educational Park students.

Students will have an opportunity to work in all areas of the station’s operation including as a DJ, Sports Announcer, Promotions Assistant, News Anchor and Production Assistant.  They will gain experience that will prepare them for careers in media, as well as other fields. Staff members will develop business skills that will stick with them for a lifetime.

The station will host an informational meeting on Google Meet on Wednesday September 17, at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting is an opportunity for interested students and their parents to learn more about the station and the commitment expectations.  Participants will also receive audition tips.

A list of students that receive auditions will be posted on Wednesday October 1, 2025.  Auditions will take place on Wednesday October 8, 2025.  All students receiving an audition will be sent a schedule of audition times.  Students auditioning will be emailed a packet to prepare a newscast. They will read the newscast at the audition and will be interviewed to help us learn more about their interest and background.

Application Google Form
https://forms.gle/cp64iKJbkvZDrJLy9

Recommendation Form
Pre-Audition Application – Teacher Recommendation

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE HERE

88.1 the Park is pleased to welcome Nashville based Recording Artist and former Canton resident, Grace West, for a special fundraising concert to support the station’s Amplification Capital Campaign and studio renovation.  The concert is presented through the support of DTE.

The concert is Thursday September 18, in the Apex Room at Plymouth’s newest fine dining restaurant, Chicane (885 Starkweather).  Tickets are $50, $75 for VIP tickets.

Grace was a season 23 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice.”  She is a 2021 graduate of Plymouth High School, where she was part of the Plymouth-Educational Park Choir.  Her current single, “Quarter Back,” is receiving airplay on 88.1 the Park.  The station also played her previous single, “90s Country Song.”

A modern country-pop artist with timeless twang, Grace West was just 12 years old when she picked up her grandfather’s guitar and strummed her first song. Music had always been a daily part of her life, from the gospel songs she sang in the church choir to the Motown classics that rang throughout her family’s Detroit-area home. Even so, something changed the day Grace began making music of her own, sparking a meteoric career that would soon see her signing a publishing deal as a teenager, relocating to Nashville shortly after graduation, and creating a sound that blended northern roots with southern living.

“We’ve been a big fan of Grace, even before she was on The Voice,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager of 88.1 the Park.  “It’s not uncommon for us to get emails from listeners wondering ‘who’s behind that voice.’  We’re excited to present this special concert that will raise much needed money for our Amplification Capital Campaign and studio renovation.  With her hometown roots, generous soul, and amazing voice, Grace West is the perfect artist to showcase at this important community event.”

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE HERE

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