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88.1 the Park September Staff Member of the Month – Saba Mangla
Saba Mangla, Plymouth Junior, is 88.1 the Park’s September 2016 Staff Member of the Month.
Saba is the News Director for the station. She was recognized for her work developing the station’s news schedule. She also planned a series of Community Focus interviews featuring candidates for the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board of Education that is airing through the election.
“Saba is a dedicated leader for 88.1 the Park,” said Bill Keith Station Manager. “She works hard to develop our News and Public Affairs programming. She has also become one of the station’s best on-air hosts. We’re lucky to have her on our staff.”
88.1 the Park’s Community Focus Spotlights Schoolboard Election
88.1 the Park staff members will be interviewing candidates for the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board of Education between now and Election Day. Current School Board Member Patrick Kehoe is running unopposed for a four-year seat on the board. Nine candidates are running for a six-year seat on the board.
The interviews will air Wednesday at 5:40 p.m. and will be available as podcasts under the Podcast tab on our website.
Interview Schedule
October 5 – Saba Mangla interviews Patrick Kehoe and Douglas Brooks
October 12 – Rebekah McBride interviews Bharat Malhotra and Patti McCoin
October 19 – Max Jenkins interviews Patricia Mullen and Pete Puzzuoli
October 26 – Sam Badger interviews Leonardo Savage and Girish Tiwari
November 2 – Midha Mashhood interviews Michael Scopone and Gurunath Vemulakonda
88.1 the Park Euchre Tournament is Saturday October 8, 2016
Euchre players – get ready for some exciting competition and support 88-1.
The 88-1 The Park Fifth Annual Euchre Classic is just a couple days away. Join us on Saturday October 8 at the Elks Club in Plymouth. This year’s tournament features prizes for the top ten percent of the field. Early bird entries are just $20 prior to October 3, and $25 after. Players will also receive pizza, snacks and a cash bar.
The proceeds benefit 88-1 The Park, the student radio program for Canton, Plymouth and Salem High Schools. For more information, or to register, call 248-WSDPEUCHRE.
88.1 the Park Auditions – Applications are due Sept. 23
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 Friday September 23, 2016.
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.
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 Tuesday September 27. Auditions will take place on Tuesday October 4, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at the station’s office at Salem.
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.
88.1 the Park Staff Member of the Month – Emma Menebroker
Emma Menebroker is the 88.1 the Park August 2016 Staff Member of the Month. This is the second month in-a-row that Emma has been honored with the recognition.
In addition to hosting a weekly show in August, she also covered two news stories and helped with live promotional broadcasts. She also covered for other DJ’s by hosting their show.
“We appreciate Emma’s willingness to go above and beyond for the station,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager. “We normally give our students a break in August but they all took on extra responsibilities, with Emma leading the way. We are lucky to have her on our staff.”
