88.1 the Park will broadcast the P-CEP Choir’s “A Festival Concert” on Tuesday March 28, at 7:00 p.m.  The concert will feature music that seven of their choirs performed at the MSVMA Choral Concert, along with a performance from their show choir, Encore.  You’ll also hear several choir clubs that meet after school.

“Canton, Plymouth and Salem High Schools have wonderful music programs,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager.   “We’re excited to shine a spotlight on these talented choirs.”

The P-CEP Choirs are under the direction of Jennifer Neumann, Jonathan Lunneberg, Amy Boerma, and Cathy DePentu.

The Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation honored 11 Plymouth-Canton Educational Park students in their annual High School and College Awards Competition. The MABF presented the awards during the Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference and Expo on Wednesday March 8, 2017 in Lansing.

P-CEP students received 11 of the 30 awards presented in the high school radio category. The students received five first place awards in the 11 categories.

“Our students continue to amaze us each year. They are consistently among the best in the state and we couldn’t be prouder,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager.

The MABF received almost 700 High School and College entries in the radio and television competition. The entries came from from over 30 schools.

Plymouth Senior Amanda Barberena also received the WXYZ-TV Broadcasting Scholarship at the conference. She was recognized among current college students for this special honor.

“Amanda is so deserving of this recognition. She is a wonderful leader at our radio station and her impact at 88.1 will be felt for many years. We are lucky to have her on our staff,” said Keith.

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Congratulations to Plymouth Sophomore Sam Vertin.  He is 88.1 the Park’s Staff Member of the Month for February 2017.

Sam is an on-air host on 88.1 every Thursday from 2:20 – 4:00 p.m.  He also serves on the station’s music staff and regularly hosts interviews with artists and music critics.

“Sam is very dedicated to the station,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager, “I’ve been especially impressed by his Backstage Pass interviews.  He regularly reaches out to interesting bands and he spotlights their work through his interviews.  I’m excited that we have him on staff for a couple more years because I know he will do great things for the station.”

Students at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park 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 Monday January 30.

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 and will develop business skills that will stick with them for a lifetime.

The station will host an informational meeting for interested students and their parents on Thursday January 19, at Salem room 2106. They will be able to learn more about the station, the audition process, and staff expectations.

Applications are available at the Canton, Plymouth and Salem High School General Offices, and at the station’s office at Salem.  They are also available at our website.

A list of students that receive auditions will be posted at the station on Wednesday February 1.  Auditions will take place on Tuesday February 7, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at the station’s office at Salem (2110).

Students auditioning will be given a packet to prepare a newscast. They will read the newscast at the audition and will be involved in a short job interview.

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Congratulations to Plymouth Senior, Clay Martin, and Canton Sophomore, Fiona Hughes.   They are 88.1 the Park’s November 2016 Staff Members of the Month.

Clay is 88.1 the Park’s Sports Director.  This Fall he has been our lead Sports Play-by-Play Host and has spent many hours coordinating our high school football broadcasts.  He also is the host of the Women’s Sports Report which is heard on the first Monday of each month at 5:45 p.m.

“Clay has grown incredibly as a live sports announcer,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager.  “Before this school year he has had limited play-by-play announcing opportunities.  But this year he jumped right in and took the lead to make these broadcasts a success.  He has spent hours preparing for games and interviewing coaches.  We’re lucky to have Clay on our staff.”

Fiona is one of the station’s best DJ’s.  She also has done several band interviews for the station’s Backstage Pass program.

“Sometimes we think Fiona lives here,” said Keith.  “She spends many hours at the station.  It amazes me how good she sounds on-air because she has only been on the station for just over a year.  Each time I listen to her show I fund new ways she’s grown as a DJ.  She definitely makes us sound better as a station.”