88.1 The Park uses local radio to invest in the lives of young people and serve the Plymouth-Canton Community. But you might be surprised to find out that 88-1 is located at Salem High School and is run by students at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park.

We know that the students of Canton, Plymouth and Salem High School are fortunate because not every school has a radio station. Because of this unique opportunity, we’ve joined with other high school stations to celebrate High School Radio Day on Wednesday April 26. On that day, we hope to bring awareness to the programs offered on 88-1 as well as high school radio stations throughout the country.

88.1 the Park is fortunate to have two excellent students taking on major leadership roles at the station for the 2017/2018 school year.

Serafine Hinz and Fiona Hughes will share the top student leadership position.  Serafine will serve as Operations Manager and Fiona will take on the role of Program Director.  They will work together to provide leadership for the station’s directors.

“We are lucky to have Serafine and Fiona in these roles,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager.  “They care deeply about the station and want to see us become even better at serving the community.  I look forward to seeing how the station grows under their leadership.”

Fiona and Serafine have big shoes to fill as they take over for current Program Director, Amanda Barberena.  Amanda will be attending Michigan State University in the fall.

The station will fill other directorships following interviews on Monday April 24.

You can support 88.1 The Park by bidding on a Grand Hotel Golf Outing and many more items during the 29th annual Radio Auction on Saturday, May 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

88.1 The Park will broadcast the auction and listeners will be able to call in and bid on items donated by local businesses, with new items available every half-hour. There will be great items to bid on, including autographed memorabilia, restaurant gift cards, and services from local businesses.  A Dream Board with more unique items will be available for bidding all day.

Last year, the station raised over $17,000 and this year’s goal is $18,000.

Sponsors
Key Sponsor – Don Parrish State Farm
Hour Sponsors – Joe Diglio
Half Hour Sponsors – Marie Tarhanich
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88.1 the Park will hand over control of the airwaves to the station’s alumni on Saturday March 18, for Alumni On-Air Day.  Listen from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. as former staff members share some of their favorites, along with music the station played over the past four decades.

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

10:00 a.m. Annie Wellman – Class of 2015
11:00 a.m. Jennie Rokakis – Class of 2009
12:00 pm. Bill Keith – Class of 1985
1:00 p.m. Larkin Pence – Class of 1974
2:00 p.m. Chris Butzlaff  – Class of 1989
3:00 p.m. Kevin Carlson – Class of 1995
4:00 p.m. Chris Sample – Class of 1996
5:00 p.m. Michael Adzima – Class of 2016

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.