Anna Brandl has been on the 88.1 the Park staff for a short time but she has quickly made her presence known.  Anna is 88.1’s March Staff Member of the Month.

The Plymouth Freshman can be heard on the air on Thursday’s from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m..  She is also a member of the News and Promotions staffs, and is always quick to volunteer to help with station events.

“I’ve been so impressed by how much work Anna puts into her show,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager.  “She always wants to know the music she’ll be sharing so she can look for interesting things to share with her listeners.  We’re looking forward to the great things Anna will do for the station.”

The latest issue of the 88.1 the Park Newsletter features an interview with WSDP Alum Suzanne DeVenny (Plymouth-Salem ’75).  Suzanne serves on the station’s advisory committee.  You can also learn about the station’s success at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference and plans for alumni reunions. airwaves_no_35

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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