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Join high school counselors, Kevin Patton and Eric Bringardner, as they interview former students about how their lives have played out since going off on their own. Find out what fresh perspective they would bring if they had the chance to go back in time and do high school all over again. Being a teenager can be tough. Our goal is to share stories that can benefit teens or anyone who has a vested interest in helping them get the most out of these formative years!
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Muzz Ahmed is a 2014 HS grad who currently works for one of the premier players in the tech industry. He was recently part of a team that created a new Virtual Reality headset that will revolutionize our ability to connect with one another online! Muzz was initially on a pre-med track after high school, mostly due to well-intentioned advice from fa…
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Quinn Eberhard is a 2017 HS grad and is currently a PhD student in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at UNC. Quinn was an International Baccalaureate Diploma Student while in high school where she developed disciplined habits and experienced success in and out of the classroom. When deciding on a college, Quinn placed a strong emphasis on be…
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Kwabena Amponsah is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Principal Consultant at PayPal, where he has become an expert on e-commerce and the systems used to help businesses create a seamless buying experience for their customers. Bena's path to success has involved multiple twists and turns but his desire to help others has always been at the core of his pe…
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Brennan Whitis is a 2014 HS grad who is currently the Ohio University Men’s Golf head coach. Brennan graduated with a degree in business marketing and a minor in sports management and had aspirations to work in the social media/digital marketing field after college. However, after winning 4 conference championships and the 2017 NCAA Championship wi…
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Thomas Solomon is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Clinical Scientist for Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company. Thomas graduated high school with the intention of becoming an engineer but ended up switching gears after a summer bridge program at The University of Cincinnati, where he ended up going to school and studying to become a …
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Adam Striker is a 2014 HS grad who is currently working as a digital content producer for Professional Bull Riders. Adam began college as an exercise physiology major, but his passion for producing film became too strong to ignore. Tune in to hear how three key internships with The OSU Wexner Medical Center, USA Football, and The Columbus Crew impa…
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Sammy Edwards is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Senior Compliance Analyst at Matic Insurance. Sammy was a stand-out soccer player at Ohio State and originally thought she would either pursue a soccer career after college or something in the field of criminal justice. Learn how a spin-move gone wrong led her down a different path and how she has manage…
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Cam Justice is a 2015 HS grad who is currently in his second year at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. After beginning his career in social work, Cam changed his focus after realizing that he could have a greater impact on the lives of others by focusing on public policy. Cam is the vice president of the Black Law Students Associatio…
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Julie Pochodylo is a 2014 HS grad who went on to study at the University of Dayton and now works for an organization called Olive Ventures that focuses on creating innovative solutions in the healthcare industry using Artificial Intelligence and other forms of technology. Julie was hired as employee number 100 (there are now over 1,500 employees!) …
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Rylee Axner is a 2013 HS grad who is currently working in the film and media industry in Los Angeles, California as a post production coordinator. Hear how a decision to take a “fun elective” during her senior year had a monumental impact on her career trajectory. Rylee shares the path she took to make it in the film industry, the advice she would …
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Kyle Vandeveer is a 2014 HS grad who earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He started his career working as an engineer for Tesla and now works full time as the founder and President of a company called Intrism, where he and a team of creative professionals design, produce, and sell intricate 3D puzzle mazes. Thi…
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Rachel LaPointe is a 2015 HS grad who, as long as we have known her, has been an advocate for others. As a passionate and dedicated IB diploma student, Rachel describes the ups and downs she encountered in high school, how she made the most of her experiences, and how her path has led her to a successful career with a historic womens’ advocacy grou…
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Frank Ruiz is a 2016 HS grad who is living in NYC . After graduating from AMDA after only two years, Frank started out as a professional actor and now works as a full-time theater teacher for school aged students through an organization called Count Basie Center for the Arts. This episode title was inspired by Frank’s role in an international tour …
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Clay Raterman is a 2014 HS grad who has had a fascinating journey. Clay is the founder of Piggy Banker, raises capital for hedge funds, and has built several startups. Encountering numerous failures and setbacks along the way, Clay’s ability to respond, along with his intellectual curiosity have led to some incredible successes. Want to hear about …
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Claire Edwards is a 2014 HS grad who earned a degree from Miami University in Supply Chain Management. She resides in Columbus, OH and is putting her degree to work as a Master Scheduler for T. Marzetti Co. in their frozen pasta department, hence the episode title ;). In her spare time, Claire is passionate about creating healthy habits around self…
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Kyle Ritterbeck is a 2012 HS grad and is currently serving our country as a US Navy Nuclear Submarine Warfare Officer. This episode highlights Kyle's path to the military, how he ended up steering subs instead of flying planes, and offers some great insight on how he was able to get the most out of his extracurricular opportunities in high school. …
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Sarah Proctor is a 2015 high school grad who spent three years working as a Quality Engineer in the medical device industry after college. After some recent soul searching, Sarah has decided to take a break from her career to pursue a Neural Engineering PhD track in graduate school as she in considering a future that involves research & teaching at…
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Alex Ross is a 2015 high school grad who is living abroad in Germany and pursuing a career in education. This episode title is a tribute to Alex's short stint as a postman as he was figuring out how to redirect his path after his educational records from the US were unexpectedly wiped out by a new policy that was implemented by the German governmen…
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This week's episode features 2011 HS grad, Kali (Robinson) Rothwell. Tune in to hear about Kali’s journey as a graphic artist. Hear why as an artist, she considers herself to be a professional problem solver. Kali details the impact her college program had on her growth, her current role and responsibilities as a designer, and provides valuable ins…
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Dalton Maynard is a 2014 high school grad who is improving the lives of many students as an educator and coach. This episode title is a tribute to Dalton's chosen field of teaching, his love of sports, and his dedication to mentoring others, which started when he was in high school. He discovered the joy that came from seeing the success of those h…
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Nate Sikora is a 2015 high school graduate, who is currently serving in “one of the most unique jobs in politics” and is working for an Ohio gubernatorial campaign. Nate gives an overview of his career journey in politics and details the importance that passion, relationships, hard work, and a willingness to get involved have had on his trajectory.…
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Kayla Robinson is a 2015 high school graduate and is creating a path for herself in the field of healthcare administration! This episode title is a tribute to the many talents and interests that Kayla displayed in high school including but not limited to: Theatre, Choir, Step Dancing, Track & Field, Robotics, and a great mix of interesting classes.…
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Joey Murray is a 2015 high school graduate, who is currently playing professional baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Joey gives a glimpse into life as a professional athlete while sharing with us the several twists and turns he has encountered and had to overcome along the way. Tune in to hear how hard work, resilience, and attitude …
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Michael Watson is a 2015 high school graduate and is still in the exploratory process of figuring out where he's going to land! We enjoyed hearing Michael's stories that include: getting involved with TEDx during his time at OSU, what he loved about life on the campaign trail, starting his own podcast, and more. This episode title is a tribute to t…
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Anuja Jayanti is a 2015 high school graduate and we are excited for the opportunity to share her story with our listeners. Tune in to hear how she cemented her high school legacy in the IB program, navigated college life in Canada, and has had a fascinating career journey ever since. This episode’s title is a tribute to one of Anuja’s elite persona…
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Steven Popovich is a 2015 high school graduate and is experiencing great success as a software engineer at GitHub where he spends his days creating and building Android Apps! This episode title is a tribute to Steven's dedication to his high school robotics team as well as his current venture in starting his own business that specializes in a robot…
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Kaylen Berling (Chang) is a 2015 high school graduate who has encountered tremendous success through an unexpected career journey and is currently working as a client solutions manager for Facebook/Meta. Tune in to hear about Kaylen’s purpose-driven life, how she overcame perfectionism through a variety of healthy outlets, and what she is doing to …
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Gabe Simms is a 2015 high school graduate and is living out his dream of becoming a professional actor! This episode title is a tribute to a show called MasterMimes that was created by Gabe and his wife. Tune in to hear about their nationwide tour and also learn about the important role that mentors have played in Gabe's life. Don't miss out on the…
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Sally Yi is a 2013 high school graduate and is experiencing great success as an engineering project leader at Honda! This episode title is a tribute to Sally's ability to land FIVE INTERNSHIPS during her college years, most notably with Apple and Tesla, through the clever use of Linkedin. We enjoyed learning about Sally's post-graduation adventures…
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Ross Perkins is a 2014 high school graduate and one of the coolest dudes we've ever met. This episode title is a tribute to a TEDx presentation that Ross and his best friend, Alex, did when they were in high school called, you guessed it, The Most Interesting TED Talk in the World. We were not surprised to learn that Ross has continued his pursuit …
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After months of talking/joking about starting a podcast, the high school time machine has been activated and is ready to roll! We are having a blast interviewing former students and cannot wait to share their stories. The wisdom they have gained since graduating has been inspiring and we are confident that current students will greatly benefit from…
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