Lightning Robotics is a nationally ranked robotics team at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park.  They build a robot and compete each year, but they also host local events to spread the word about STEM education and careers.  88.1 the Park’s, Adithya Srivathsa, is a member of Lightning Robotics.  He spoke with the Vice President of Business Operations for Lightning Robotics, Angela Yang.

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Former Plymouth-Canton Educational Park students, Ian Flanagan and Jesse Lindlbauer, have co-authored the children’s book, Kevin Can.  The book was written out of their experiences of having young kids ask them about life with their wheelchairs.  Flanagan wrote the story and Lindlbauer created the artwork.  The authors are speaking to classrooms across the state.  88.1 the Park’s, Leia Riley, recently spoke with Flanagan in studio and Lindlbauer via the phone.

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The Plymouth Canton Educational Foundation will host their Uncorked 2025 on Friday November 14, at Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center in Plymouth.  Uncorked is a strolling dinner and wine tasting that brings together the Plymouth-Canton community for an evening featuring fine wines, a strolling dinner, and opportunities to connect with friends and fellow advocates for education — all in support of PCEF’s mission to enrich the educational experience of every P-CCS student.  88.1 the Park’s Claudia Fisher spoke with Hanoe Gibbons, the Vice Chair for Plymouth Canton Educational Foundation.  They talked about the evening and the impact on students and teachers.

More information is at this LINK.

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For a special 88.1 the Park Thanks for Giving Pledge Drive edition of Community Focus, 88.1 the Park’s Claudia Fisher spoke with 88.1 Alum, Jay Kruz.  Jay is an on-air host at Mix 94.9 in Cincinnati and WARM 106.9 in Seattle.  They talk about Jay’s experience at 88.1, his career in radio and his continued support for the station.

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