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 January 31, 2025.

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 Google Meet meeting on Tuesday January 21, 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.

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A list of students that receive auditions will be posted on Wednesday February 5, 2025.  Auditions will take place on Wednesday February 12, 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.

Google Form Application
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Teacher Recommendation Form – Each Applicant must submit two teacher recommendation forms by Friday January 31.
Pre-Audition Application – Teacher Recommendation

Red Ryder Lounge in Plymouth will present the 16th annual 88.1 Record Show on Saturday February 15, 2025.  Thousands of vinyl records, CD’s, import only releases, t-shirts, posters, and other collectibles will be on display

The show will run from 10am to 4pm at the Salem High School Cafeteria, and proceeds will benefit the nationally-recognized student radio station operated by the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.

The show will feature special giveaways and door prizes in addition to a wide variety of vendors. 88.1 the Park expects to build on the success last year’s show, which had over 650 people attend. Much of the success of the show can be tied to the resurgence of interest in vinyl records.

“The record show is an experience everyone can enjoy. It’s amazing seeing everyone come together to enjoy music and finding their favorite vinyl records and CDs while supporting 88.1 the Park,” said Bill Keith, 88.1 the Park Station Manager

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We’re part of an amazing community in Canton and Plymouth and we can’t say thanks enough for your generosity in supporting our annual 88.1 the Park Thanks for Giving Pledge Drive.

Our community really came together to support 88.1 the Park.  It looked like we would fall short of our goal, but in the final days of the pledge drive you helped us raise over $24,000 through the gifts of listeners, alums and friends of the station.  Over 130 people gave throughout the week, with many of our donors giving for the first time.  Our listeners voiced their appreciation for our mix of Plymouth and Canton’s Hit Music, local news, high school sports and community based broadcasts.  We look forward to bringing you more radio powered by our amazing students.

So. as we head into Thanksgiving we want to take this moment to thank YOU.

Each month on Women’s Sports Spotlight, 88-1 looks at a different women’s team at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park.  This month, Sports Director, Leo Popp, Andrew Stamatakos and Ben Trudell shine a light on the golf teams.  They talk with Salem’s Zaleigh Meyer, Plymouth’s Reagan Bridges and Canton’s Mikaylah Parker.

WSS Swimming November 2024 mixdown
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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 11-16, 2024.

“We love providing our listeners with Plymouth and Canton’s Hit Music,” said Jonah Kibin, 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.  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 Lunch Bag
$75 – 88.1 the Park T-Shirt
$125 – 88.1 the Park Thermal Beverage Travel Mug
$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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