Best Candlelight Stories Podcasts (2025)

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Spring Sports Review 2025 43:37

9d ago43:37

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This edition of Stories from the Ridge features a livelyroundtable discussion hosted by Executive Athletic Director Kenny Sholl. He is joined by Senior Associate Athletic Director Jeff Romero and Communications Writer Mark Wiedmer ’76 as they chatt about the latest TSSAA transfer rules, the success and challenges in the spring sports lineup, and th…

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S1E5 | Mary Ann Robison 33:02

10d ago33:02

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She moved through the years like a ghost in her own life - stories whispered through the community suggested a past stitched with loss, shifting names and nights she couldn't quite remember. She wore her sorrow like a second skin, drifting between her reality and something... elusive. Was she escaping something or someone? Possibly herself? Article…

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S1E4 | Monster Mothers 35:56

21d ago35:56

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While Mother's Day is typically a time to honour love, sacrifice and nurturing, history has also seen mothers whose actions were anything but maternal. Today's articles feature some of history's worst moms that make forgetting Mother's Day feel like self care. From the monstrously neglectful to the murderous these women prove that giving birth does…

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McCallie International Travel: From “Other” to “Brother” 52:26

23d ago52:26

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McCallie School’s international travel opportunities have expanded significantly over the past few years, with the goal of making at least one travel venture a part of every student’s McCallie experience. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, students Alex Hyde ’25 and Asa Hedrick ’27, discuss withteachers and tour leaders Frank Watkins and Wi…

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S1E3 | Bad Teachers 40:50

1M ago40:50

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A glimpse into what life was like for your ancestors when the "board of education" had more of a physical meaning. Let’s be friends: https://www.facebook.com/share/191rNM1ZP6/?mibextid=wwXIfr All articles courtesy of newspapers.com Music featured courtesy of Karl Casey - White Bat Audio & Darren Curtis Music…

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S1E2 | Drunk & Disorderly 31:02

1M ago31:02

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200 year old bar fights, girls gone wild & a happy ending. What more could you possibly need? As usual, stories from this episode are courtesy of www.newspapers.com Music featured in this episode are courtesy of Karl Casey of White Bat Audio & Darren Curtis MusicBy Average Joe

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BONUS | HEADLINES | Prohibition in America: A Failure in the Making 12:08

1M ago12:08

12:08

*BONUS Episode* Introducing HEADLINES: A Short Story Long bonus segment from my mouth to your ear holes. Happy Easter y'all! Prohibition in America: A Failure in the making. Enjoy! Regular episode will still be dropping on Sunday, April, 20th! Thank you so much for the support and for listening! Catch U Next Time! xoAJ This episode is presented to …

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BONUS | SNiPPeTS 1:30

2M ago1:30

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Bad mothers, wild ingenuity and people behaving badly. Tune in for all of that and more. Follow me @shortstorylongshow on instagram Listen to me at: iheartradio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Listen FM or wherever you listen to podcasts. xAJ Sources https://www.newspapers.com/image/94727147/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVl…

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S1E1 | Pilot 31:37

2M ago31:37

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Join me, Average Joe exploring the blotter of yesteryear in this remixed, re-imagined, heavily edited pancake episode. Re-Released from 2021. Mixed together like a salad with some new stories and a happy ending. Articles - www.newspapers.com SFX - www.freesound.org Theme by Karl Casey from White Bat Audio…

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Short Story Long | Trailer 1 1:00

2M ago1:00

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Theme "Crawling" by Karl Casey at White Bat AudioBy Average Joe

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Short Story Long | Trailer 2 1:00

2M ago1:00

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Theme "Crawling" by Karl Casey at White Bat AudioBy Average Joe

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Teaching Space For Boys – Now and 40 Years From Now 36:48

2M ago36:48

36:48

Over the past year, as McCallie School begins to examine itsneed for new academic space on campus, a group of teachers visited schools throughout the nation to see how they design and use academic and common spaces. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Drew Read, Chief Development Officer, Dean of Faculty of Curriculum Sumner McCallie, Dean o…

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McCallie In Montana – A Transformational New Program 48:58

3M ago48:58

48:58

A program that is “transformational for McCallie boys andthe broader McCallie community,” is slowly being rolled out to students and alumni on the high plains of Montana. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Carter Newbold, Director of Board Relations and Strategy, talks with teachers Duke Richey and Bart Wallin, as well as students William M…

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Sports Review With Kenny Sholl 40:06

4M ago40:06

40:06

In this first “subset” edition of Stories from the Ridge,Executive Athletic Director Kenny Sholl discusses all things athletic at McCallie School. He is joined by Mark Wiedmer ’76 of the Communications and Marketing Department for a lively give-and-take discussion of issues within the TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association) as well …

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Coach Kenneth White on the "Mantra of Mayhem" 14:55

5M ago14:55

14:55

In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, talks with new Head Basketball Coach Kenneth White ’97 about his “Mantra of Mayhem” approach to play by this year’s varsity team. Mr. White discusses this year’s team, its prospects, and his coaching style and philosophy. This interview was recorded on December 11, prior to th…

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Head of School Christmas Message to Students 27:51

6M ago27:51

27:51

This episode of Stories from the Ridge features Head of School Lee Burns’ annual Christmas message to the student body,delivered December 11, 2024. Mr. Burns donned a ball cap from each of the 12 schools that recently made the college football playoffs and urged McCallie students to examine what hats they are wearing and what teams they are followi…

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Reflections And Joy: Candlelight Celebrates 40 Years 46:52

6M ago46:52

46:52

McCallie School’s annual Christmas musical performance known as Candlelight will celebrate its 40th year on the Ridge on Dec. 6 and 7, 2024. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Dr. James Harr, Director of Choral Programs and Director of Candlelight, sits down with Dr. Lew Cisto, retired Music Director who started Candlelight in 1985 when he …

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Young Alumni Discuss Politics, Civility, and Respect 47:57

7M ago47:57

47:57

This episode of Stories from the Ridge features two McCallie alumni, John Harris, Class of ’08, andJ.T. Wu, Class of ’12 – both of whom recently threw their hats in the ring to run for state political offices – talking about their approach to politics and public service. The two recently visited McCallie to talk with students aboutwhy they entered …

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A Stroll Through McCallie’s History With George Hazard Jr. ‘64 46:48

8M ago46:48

46:48

In early October, 2024, George Hazard Jr., Class of 1964,was named McCallie School’s 2024 Distinguished Alumnus, the highest award. McCallie bestows. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Mr. Hazard talks about his days as a McCallie student, teacher, and administrator – and about writing When We Came to the Ridge, the history of McCallie’s fo…

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Coach Bradford Discusses Rivalry Week, Previews Game With Baylor 15:30

8M ago15:30

15:30

As Rivalry Week – the week of the annual football gamebetween McCallie and crosstown rival Baylor School – got underway for 2024, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 sat down on Sept. 30 in the podcast studio with new Head Coach Joel Bradford ’07 to discuss the week and the upcoming game. The two not only discuss Coach Bradford’s coaching philosophy, but …

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Smart Phones and McCallie Boys 27:18

9M ago27:18

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One of the most pressing and vexing issues facing McCallieadministrators – and administrators of all schools – is the question of the usage and role of smart phones among students. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns is joined by Upper School Principal HankHopping and Middle School Principal Scotty Jones as they disc…

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Candlelight Service 1:13:00

9M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

A new MP3 sermon from Lake Sherwood OPC is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Candlelight Service Subtitle: Christmas Speaker: Geoff Downey Broadcaster: Lake Sherwood OPC Event: Sunday - PM Date: 12/19/2021 Bible: John 1:4-5 Length: 73 min.

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Luke 2:25-40 - Christmas Day Service 28:00

10M ago28:00

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A new MP3 sermon from St Paul Alliance Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Luke 2:25-40 - Christmas Day Service Subtitle: Christmas Eve / Day Speaker: Norm Keulers Broadcaster: St Paul Alliance Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/24/2023 Bible: Luke 2:25-40 Length: 28 min.…

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Luke 24:25-27 - Christmas Eve Service 28:00

10M ago28:00

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A new MP3 sermon from St Paul Alliance Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Luke 24:25-27 - Christmas Eve Service Subtitle: Christmas Eve / Day Speaker: Norm Keulers Broadcaster: St Paul Alliance Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/24/2023 Bible: Luke 24:25-27 Length: 28 min.…

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Luke 2:8-20 - Christmas Day Service 18:00

10M ago18:00

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A new MP3 sermon from St Paul Alliance Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Luke 2:8-20 - Christmas Day Service Subtitle: Christmas Eve / Day Speaker: Norm Keulers Broadcaster: St Paul Alliance Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/25/2022 Bible: Luke 2:8-20 Length: 18 min.…

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Luke 2:8-20 - Christmas Eve Service 19:00

10M ago19:00

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A new MP3 sermon from St Paul Alliance Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Luke 2:8-20 - Christmas Eve Service Subtitle: Christmas Eve / Day Speaker: Norm Keulers Broadcaster: St Paul Alliance Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/24/2022 Bible: Luke 2:8-20 Length: 19 min.…

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2024 Opening Convocation Talk By Lee Burns 20:20

10M ago20:20

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On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, welcomed 999 students to the 120th school year of McCallie School. This episode of Stories From the Ridge features that talk, which was delivered in the Spencer McCallie III Quadrangle. A news story as well as a full video of the event can be found here: https://www.mccallie.org/news/news…

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Fall 2024 Sports Review 30:19

10M ago30:19

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In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Mark Wiedmer '76 of the Communications Department is joined by Kenny Sholl, Executive Director of Athletics and Special Assistant to the Head of School, as they talk with Football Coach Joel Bradford, Cross Country Coach Rodney Stoker, Golf Coach Rob Riddle, Crew Coach Sean McCourt, and Mountain Biking Coa…

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The Gold Medal Way of Making Friends: Charles Battle ’60 and the Atlanta Olympics 1:02:36

10M ago1:02:36

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While the attention of the nation and the world is turningto Paris and the 2024 Olympics, we step back in time for some Gold Medal winning stories of the 1996 Olympics which were held in Atlanta, just down the road from McCallie’s Chattanooga campus. In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Charles Battle ’60 shares insider stories – and some lon…

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The Shortest Christmas Story Part 2 31:00

11M ago31:00

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A new MP3 sermon from A.T. Stewart Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Shortest Christmas Story Part 2 Speaker: Dr. A. T. Stewart Broadcaster: A.T. Stewart Ministries Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/16/2024 Bible: John 1:14 Length: 31 min.

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The Shortest Christmas Story Part 1 33:00

11M ago33:00

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A new MP3 sermon from A.T. Stewart Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Shortest Christmas Story Part 1 Speaker: Dr. A. T. Stewart Broadcaster: A.T. Stewart Ministries Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/16/2024 Bible: John 1:14 Length: 33 min.

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Christmas: An Expression of The Father's Love 43:00

11M ago43:00

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A new MP3 sermon from A.T. Stewart Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Christmas: An Expression of The Father's Love Speaker: Dr. A. T. Stewart Broadcaster: A.T. Stewart Ministries Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/3/2024 Bible: Luke 15:11-32 Length: 43 min.

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Human Library Connects Sixth Graders With History 17:56

12M ago17:56

17:56

History was brought to life this spring when McCallie sixthgraders participated in the school’s first “Human Library” day. The brainchild of Middle School English teacher Weesie Cook and Middle School Learning Center Director Kelcey Watson, the “Human Library” brought community leaders inmedicine, education, law, and race relations to campus to sha…

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Dr. Cleve Latham Discusses Retirement After 50 Years on the Ridge 27:27

1y ago27:27

27:27

Dr. Cleve Latham, one of McCallie’s most popular, beloved, and effective teachers and administrators, has retired after 50 years in the classroom. Head of School Lee Burns ‘87, who was one of Dr. Latham’s students, shares a heartfelt and moving godsend to Dr. Latham in this uplifting edition of Stories From tThe Ridge. A news story about Dr. Latham…

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2024 Spring Sports Preview 54:38

1y ago54:38

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There’s excitement on the Ridge as several of the springathletic teams are aiming their sights at state championships. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Kenny Sholl, Executive Director of Athletics, sits down with head coaches of five of the spring teams to discuss their perspectiveon the upcoming season. This podcast was recorded on March…

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The Emmett Till Story: The Rev. Wheeler Parker Visits McCallie School 49:20

1y ago49:20

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The Emmett Till Story Part II: Elder Parker Visits McCallie School The Rev. Wheeler Parker, the last surviving member of the family of Emmett Till, who was with Emmett when he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, visited McCallie School on March 13, 2024 to share his story as a first-hand witness to history. He came to campus as a guest speaker as p…

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Michaels-Dickson Scholars Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary 32:43

1y ago32:43

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The Michaels-Dickson Scholars Program, which has transformed McCallie School’s boarding programs into one of the top such programs in the nation, celebrated its 25th anniversary in late February, 2024. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 is joinedby other top administrators – including two who were involved at th…

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Wrestlers Celebrate a Championship Season 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

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For the first time in 31 years, McCallie’s Wrestling team haswon both the traditional State of Tennessee title, plus the State duals. And ontop of that, the team under Head Coach Jake Yost beat cross-town rival anddefending State champion Baylor for the first time in 19 years. In this editionof Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns sits …

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The Changing Landscape of College Admissions 29:20

1+ y ago29:20

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The college admissions process is in the midst of perhaps the most profound and impactful series of changes in several decades, and navigating these changes is becoming more challenging for students, parents, and counselors, according to Abbie Roberts, who in August assumed the role of Director of College Counseling at McCallie. In this episode of …

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Episode 14: Guided Empress Meditation and a Live Reading Focused on Strength 28:41

1+ y ago28:41

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Join me as I begin with a guided meditation on the Empress card and her nurturing, life-giving force. I then do a live reading with a focus on using the message of the Strength card.By Candlelight Stories

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McCallie At Carnegie Hall 22:25

1+ y ago22:25

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A dozen members of McCallie’s Men’sChorus will perform on what many consider to be the world’s most important stage – Carnegie Hall in New York on February 18, 2024. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 talks with Dr. James Harr '92, Director of Choral Programs, about the upcoming concert, which will feature chora…

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T-Term – A Venture In How Boys Learn 34:27

1+ y ago34:27

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McCallie’s Tornado Term – T-Term for short – has become aspecial part of the school’s culture and an important way McCallie boys expand their learning experience beyond the traditional classroom. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 is joined by Upper School Principal Hank Hopping and Dean of Faculty and Curriculu…

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Christmas Message from the Head of School 23:29

1+ y ago23:29

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Head of School Christmas Talk, Candlelight Chorus, andKemmer Anderson Christmas Poem In this special edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head ofSchool Lee Burns ’87 shares the Christmas talk he gave on Dec. 6, 2023, to the student body, and we hear the McCallie/GPS chorus sing O Holy Night from the 2023 Candlelight concert. Finally, Martha Anderson,…

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2023-24 Winter Sports Preview 28:03

1+ y ago28:03

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Winter Sports Preview The winter athletic season is already underway and head coaches of the teams -- Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Squash, Swimming and Diving, and Wrestling -- are looking at one of the best seasons in McCallie's storied history of great seasons. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, the coaches are joined by Kenny Sholl, Ex…

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Coach Ralph Potter -- Championship Preview 20:53

1+ y ago20:53

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Ralph Potter and Lee Burns Discuss State Championship Game For the first time in history, McCallie will face cross-townrival Baylor School for the State of Tennessee Division II-AAA football championship on Thursday, Nov. 30, at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. As the excitement builds along the Ridge, Head Coach Ralph Potter ’81, sat down with Head …

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Theater Program Off To Roaring Start 25:27

1+ y ago25:27

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McCallie’s Theater/Musical program is off to a great start for the 2023-24 school year, with its fallplays in both the Upper School and Middle School attracting record numbers of participantsand stand-room-only crowds. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, talks with Chelsea Padro, Director of Theater and Musicals…

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Summer Travel -- Beyond The Ridge 30:03

1+ y ago30:03

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International Travel As Part of the McCallie Experience International travel, especially mission and cultural tripsduring the summer, has long been an important part of McCallie’s curriculum. In this edition of Stories From the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, and Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie discuss the purpose of the travel …

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Varsity Sports Offerings Increase 27:20

1+ y ago27:20

27:20

New Varsity Sports – Ultimate and Mountain Biking McCallie’s varsity sports offerings have expanded by two. For the 2023-24 school year, Mountain Biking and Ultimate (formerly referred to as Ultimate Frisbee) have joined the list of 17 varsity sports. In this podcast, Kenny Sholl, Executive Director of Athletics, Special Assistant to the Head of Sc…

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The Coach and the Bear 27:58

1+ y ago27:58

27:58

The Coach and the Bear For more than 40 years, Gordon Connell, McCallie’s longtimehead wrestling coach and Middle School science teacher, has regaled students with the story of how he, as a young man, once wrestled a bear. Now, with all the legendary embellishments and humor – and with some good-natured ribbing from Head of School Lee Burns ’87, Co…

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Two Prominent Alumni Share Stories of McCallie -- and Life 54:21

1+ y ago54:21

54:21

Two Alumni Share their Stories -- Two prominent McCallie alumni -- Sam Balloff '41 -- who just turned 100 -- and Don Welch '58, share wonderful stories about their lives and their days on the Ridge. For more expanded versions of these interviews, visit McCallie's podcast page: www.mccallie.org/podcast…

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