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The Seattle Prep Panther Pawdcast

The Seattle Prep Panther Pawdcast

By Seattle Prep Panther Pawdcast

The official podcast of Seattle Prep Panther Journalism
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Episode 4: The Real Cost of Christmas

The Seattle Prep Panther PawdcastDec 14, 2018

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Episode 30: The Importance of Voting with Ms. Healy

Episode 30: The Importance of Voting with Ms. Healy

Welcome back Panthers! For the first podcast for 2024, seniors Maribel May and Ava Pitts discuss the importance of young voters with teacher Ms. Healy. They discuss how to vote in the upcoming presidential election if you just turned 18, the importance of voting, and common voting obstacles young people face. Tune in to learn more!
Mar 22, 202408:56
Episode 29: Seasonal Depression, a discussion with Dr. Johnston

Episode 29: Seasonal Depression, a discussion with Dr. Johnston

For the last episode of 2023, Maribel May and Ava Pitts interview Seattle Prep counselor Dr. Jim Johnston on seasonal depression and how it can affect students. Tune in to learn more and different ways you can combat seasonal depression this winter!

Dec 01, 202313:05
Episode 28: All Things College with Ms. Foy

Episode 28: All Things College with Ms. Foy

Seniors Ava Pitts and Maribel May interview Seattle Prep's college counselor Ms. Foy about college applications this year. On this episode we discuss Ms. Foy's background, how college applications have changed since Covid and advice she has for the seniors this year. Tune in to find out more!

Oct 12, 202314:36
Episode 27: Senior Editor Farewell

Episode 27: Senior Editor Farewell

On the final episode of the year, Alex Ruelos '23 interviews the six senior editors of the newspaper: Annie Roske, Jeffrey Go, Alden Arnold, Anna Roberts, Margot Gwynn and Sydney Leardi. Listen in as they review their time at Prep, on the Panther, and where they will be headed to next fall! #Seniorpower!

May 16, 202314:02
Episode 26: Fast Fashion

Episode 26: Fast Fashion

In this special Peace and Justice episode of the Pawdcast Juniors Ava Pitts and Maribel May discuss fast fashion including what fast fashion is, what to be on the lookout for, and how to avoid falling into the fast fashion trap.

Apr 17, 202308:18
Episode 25: Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Episode 25: Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Hey Panthers! To kick off the second semester Alex Ruelos '23 interviews Kenny Ouedraogo '25 and Mr. Hendricks, on both the student and administrative perspectives on gender neutral bathrooms. To learn more about how the bathrooms got established, where the bathrooms currently are, and exciting future plans, tune in to this episode! 

Feb 16, 202311:50
Episode 24: GROWL-Prep's Wildlife Club

Episode 24: GROWL-Prep's Wildlife Club

On this week's episode, Alex Ruelos '23 interviews Isabel Moorhead '23 and Evelyn Maher '25 on Prep's wildlife club, GROWL. To hear more about "Steve Irwin Day", future plans for the club, and how you can get involved, make sure to tune in! 

Nov 28, 202207:02
Episode 23: The Prep Fall Musical-Into The Woods
Oct 26, 202208:48
Episode 22: Microaggressions with Prep Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Deino Scott

Episode 22: Microaggressions with Prep Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Deino Scott

This Pawdcast episode features Prep’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Deino Scott, as he talks with Alex Ruelos ’23 to discuss microagressions. Learn what a microagression is, how Prep is dealing with them, and how you can do your part in preventing them.

Oct 04, 202215:06
Episode 21: Miss Washington 2021 Christine Brodie

Episode 21: Miss Washington 2021 Christine Brodie

This Pawdcast episode features 2021 Miss Washington winner, Christine Brodie, as she talks with Sydney Leardi ‘23 all about her journey and experience with the crown. Spoiler Alert: it is not all about looks.

Mar 22, 202222:57
Episode 20: Former and Current Prep Athletes

Episode 20: Former and Current Prep Athletes

Juniors Jack Coleman, Grace Rothrock and Simon Lee take you on a deep dive into the experiences of D1 athletes that have been students or faculty here at Seattle Prep. In this episode, they interview Megan Heuer '00, former student and cross country runner that now holds a spot in the Hall of Fame, and former University of Washington Soccer player and current Collegio teacher, Mr. Kiehn. Finally, we have prospective D1 athletes Carter Joy ‘23 and Ben Royce ‘23.

Feb 16, 202229:34
Episode 19: Throwback Pawdcast episode

Episode 19: Throwback Pawdcast episode

Sydney Leardi '23 and Simon Lee '23 talk with the original Pawdcast host Danica Dytioco '20 about how she started the Pawdcast and how she's putting the skills she learned to use in college.

Jan 31, 202213:31
Episode 18: Christmas Across Cultures

Episode 18: Christmas Across Cultures

Sydney Leardi '23, Simon Lee '23, and Jack Coleman '23 ring in the holiday season with the latest episode of Prep's Pawdcast. Speaking to two of Prep's language teachers Señora Navarro and Frau Khouri, Leardi, Lee, and Coleman look at the unique traditions that the Spanish and German cultures share during Christmas time.

Dec 13, 202121:47
Episode 17: Homecoming History

Episode 17: Homecoming History

Sydney Leardi, Jack Coleman and Nick Pickel talk all things homecoming including hearing some favorite homecoming memories from Alums Hannah O'Brien '14, Grace Weiand '20, and Max Engel '96.

Nov 22, 202118:33
Episode 16: College Admissions

Episode 16: College Admissions

Sydney Leardi '23 and Jack Coleman '23 reflect on the 2019 college admissions scandal, COVID, and interview Seattle Prep College Counselor Sandra Foy on how the college admissions process is changing. 

Oct 11, 202122:37
Episode 15: Getting to know Alumni Service Corps 2021-22

Episode 15: Getting to know Alumni Service Corps 2021-22

Sydney Leardi catches up with the 2021-22 Alumni Service Corps members Alex Campbell, Haley Guinasso, and Jeffrey Pelayo. Find out who loves Harry Styles and more about next year's Alumni Service Corps.

May 05, 202122:43
Episode 14: Why doesn't Prep have cheerleaders?

Episode 14: Why doesn't Prep have cheerleaders?

Sydney Leardi '23 sits down with Dr. Matt Barmore to discuss how and why Seattle Prep decided to end the cheerleading program. Dr. Barmore was Principal of Seattle Prep at the time the decision was made.

Apr 02, 202110:10
Episode 13: Seattle Prep Mock Trial

Episode 13: Seattle Prep Mock Trial

Sydney Leardi '23, interviews Daniela Castillo-Cayon '22 and Sophie McDowall '21 about the Seattle Prep Mock Trial team, the state case, and what it's like doing mock trial in a virtual format. 

Dec 14, 202018:36
Episode 12: Presidential Debates

Episode 12: Presidential Debates

Sydney Leardi '23 discusses the history and impact of Presidential Debates with Seattle Prep history teachers Andy Hendricks and Emmet Hogan.

Nov 02, 202026:09
Episode 11: Author Ijeoma Oluo

Episode 11: Author Ijeoma Oluo

Sydney Leardi '23 interviews New York Times bestselling author Ijeoma Oluo. Oluo spoke to the Seattle Prep community in a virtual setting on Monday, September 28 2020.

Sep 30, 202017:28
Episode 10: Jazz Band director Sarah Bost

Episode 10: Jazz Band director Sarah Bost

Danica Dytioco sat down with Seattle Prep Jazz Band director Sarah Bost to talk about the recent Jazz Band concert and what is to come with the jazz program.

Feb 20, 202018:33
Episode 9: Seattle Prep Diversity Club Leaders

Episode 9: Seattle Prep Diversity Club Leaders

Danica Dytioco sits down with Rosy Chavez-Martinez '20, Michelle Nguyen '20, Maya Ghali '20 & Kendin Alexander '21, student leaders of Prep's diversity clubs. 

Nov 18, 201912:52
Episode 8: Teacher and Coach Val Ritchie

Episode 8: Teacher and Coach Val Ritchie

Danica Dytioco '20 sits down with Teacher and Coach Val Ritchie to discuss her induction in to the Seattle Prep Hall of Fame.

Oct 14, 201912:52
Episode 7: Arts Week 2019

Episode 7: Arts Week 2019

Danica Dytioco ‘20, had the chance to speak to the head of the visual arts department, Mrs. Dold, about Arts Week. She had the chance to break down the whole preparation process and the beauties that shine throughout the week. The pieces that were featured in the commons throughout the week include artists from AP Studio Art, Printmaking, Drawing, and Freshman Art classes.

May 23, 201912:23
Episode 6: The Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs

Episode 6: The Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs

  Danica Dytioco ’20 spoke to Aisha Mounir ’20 about her journey with her band, The Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs. They had the chance to go all in what the past few years has been as the lead singer, what she has learned, what she is looking forward to in her musical career. 

Apr 18, 201911:35
Episode 5: Seattle Prep Presents Newsies the Musical

Episode 5: Seattle Prep Presents Newsies the Musical

Danica Dytioco '20 sits down with Tom Robinson '20 and Grace Kopp '19 to find out more about the Seattle Prep Drama production of Newsies the Musical. Robinson plays Jack, the leader of the striking newsboys and Kopp plays Medda Larkin, nightclub owner who aids the striking newsies. 

Mar 08, 201921:03
Episode 4: The Real Cost of Christmas

Episode 4: The Real Cost of Christmas

Danica Dytioco '20 and Lauren Day '20 sit down with guidance counselor Barry Roselini to discuss the real cost of Christmas--financial and emotional.
Dec 14, 201818:03
Episode 3: Global Justice Coalition on the Death Penalty

Episode 3: Global Justice Coalition on the Death Penalty

Danica Dytioco '20 sits down with members of the Seattle Prep Global Justice Coalition to discuss recent changes to the Washington State death penalty.

Nov 08, 201834:46
Episode 2: Robotics Team goes to Haiti

Episode 2: Robotics Team goes to Haiti

Danica Dytioco '20 sits down with Mirabelle Scholten '19 and Nate Hancock '20 along with Seattle Prep Robotics Advisor Willem Scholten to discuss their recent trip to Haiti where they worked with Haitian youth in starting a robotics team.
Oct 05, 201820:22
Episode 1: Teen Link Volunteers

Episode 1: Teen Link Volunteers

Danica Dytioco '20 met with student Teen Link volunteers to discuss their outreach work and the importance of open dialogue.
Apr 20, 201811:12