88.1 the Park will honor three deserving alums when the station presents the Dr. Andrew Melin WSDP Distinguished Alumni Award on Wednesday June 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the Italian American Club in Livonia.  The honor will be presented at the station’s annual banquet.

This year’s honorees are Bret Julyk, Plymouth-Canton ’82, Noelle Wright, Plymouth-Salem ’86, and Nick Gismondi, Plymouth-Salem ’00.

The award was created in the Spring of 2017 in honor of former WSDP Station Manager, Andrew Melin.  The purpose of the award is to recognize WSDP Alums that have used their experience at the station to further the mission of WSDP by achieving success in their chosen career field; investing in the lives of young people; or supporting their local community. It is the hope of the station’s management that the honorees will serve as role models for future students at 88.1.
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The Michigan Philharmonic will take you on a fantastic journey through the solar system, and beyond with a broadcast of their show, The Planets on Sunday May 25, at 10:00 a.m.    The show will feature Gustav Holst’s influential master work, “The Planets.” You won’t want to miss two other wonderful pieces created by award-winning woman composers, one from Michigan and the other from Massachusetts – both featuring the vocal talents of a magical soprano.

88.1 the Park will hand over control of the airwaves to the station’s alumni on Saturday May 3, for our Alumni On-Air Day.  Listen from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as former staff members share some of their favorites, along with music the station played over the past five + decades.

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

9:00 a.m. Hannah Thoms – Class of 2023
10:00 a.m. Jessica Read  – Class of 1999
11:00 a.m. Moussa Nasser – Class of 2020
12:00 p.m. Ryan Tomaszycki – Class of 2020
1:00 p.m. Larkin Pence – Class of 1974
2:00 p.m. Chris Butzlaff  – Class of 1989
3:00 p.m. Tom Smith – Class of 1977
4:00 p.m. Kathryn Farrell – Class of 2003

AUCTION PHONE NUMBER 734-582-6854

Auction Items 2025 Half Hour Boards

Auction Items 2025 Dream Board

Quick Pass Carwash will present The 88.1 the Park Auction on Saturday May 17, from 9am to 9pm.  Every half-hour you can bid on great items donated by local businesses including restaurant gift cards, sports memorabilia, golf outings and much more.  Most importantly, all of the proceeds will benefit 88.1 the Park, our student radio program.

We’ll also have a Dream Board of special items available for bidding all day long.

Local businesses and residents still have time to support the student radio station by donating items. Businesses that donate can benefit from the exposure they will receive on 88.1 The Park. Most importantly, they will be helping a program that has impacted the lives of students and served the Plymouth-Canton community for 53 years. You can get more information by contacting Station Manager Bill Keith at 734-416-7732.
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The SJ5K annual run/walk will take place on Sunday May 4, at the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Varsity Football Stadium.

We will be spotlighting the families each Friday leading up to the run.  Listen as our Program Director, Jonah Kibin,  interviews the families and shares some of their favorite music.

The family preview shows will air on Friday from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.

April 4 – Josh Takesian

April 11 – Gabe Palazzolo

April 18 – Colette Woods

April 25 – Oliver McDaniel

May 2 – August Thomas