PODCAST CLUB WINS SECOND PLACE

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April 19, 2024

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Podcasts were judged based on information, structure, personality, creativity and production.

Notre Dame Prep’s student-led podcast, “Talk of the Irish,” recently won second place in the Regional Educational Media Center (REMC) Association, Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) and Michigan Association of School Librarians’ inaugural Podcast Challenge. The challenge IS aimed at showcasing Michigan students’ innovative ideas and perspectives in a podcast format. Five winners were announced and presented with podcasting equipment during the MACUL Conference closing ceremony on March 15.

Launched in November, the contest was open to students in fifth through 12th grade who created an original podcast either individually or with a group. Each podcast was submitted by a Michigan educator and awards were given in both a middle and high school category.

Podcasts were judged based on information, structure, personality, creativity and production. After evaluation by members from each organization, NDP students were recognized for their episode, “Student Experience is a Cut Above.”

“We are beyond excited to recognize the outstanding information and creativity demonstrated by the winners of the Podcast Challenge,” said Melinda Waffle, professional learning coordinator for REMC. “These podcasts not only highlight the diverse perspectives of today’s students, but also inspire meaningful conversations.” 

NDP club moderator Louise Palardy said, “We had three sophomores step up to take on the podcast challenge: Auggy Villajuan, Kevin Carter and Brooks Warner. They met with me and brainstormed ideas for the contest. The students were very independent and self-assured. I can see them stepping into leadership roles next year as they plan engaging and positive topics for the ‘Talk of the Irish’.”

A second challenge is already underway with submissions due Sept. 30, 2024.

“Talk of the Irish” is a student-led podcast hosted by students in Notre Dame Prep’s upper school. The show features interviews with fellow students about high school athletics, clubs, events, and social life at NDP. Visit https://www.ndprep.org/student-life/talk-of-the-irish.

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Notre Dame Preparatory School is a private, Catholic, independent, coeducational day school located in Oakland County. Notre Dame Preparatory School's upper school enrolls students in grades nine through twelve and has been named one of the nation's best 50 Catholic high schools (Acton Institute) four times since 2005. Notre Dame Prep's middle and lower schools enroll students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. All three schools are International Baccalaureate "World Schools." NDP is conducted by the Marist Fathers and Brothers and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and the National Association of Independent Schools. For more on Notre Dame Preparatory School, visit the school’s home page at www.ndpma.org.