Kick Bucs Student Voices

When most students graduate from Charlotte Country Day, they head to College, but not Daniel Bach! This 2021 grad went from the classroom to a NASCAR pit crew. Join your host, Senior David Bach, as he finds out how his brother discovered his passion working for a racing team! You'll also hear from Country Day students on what it takes to work on pit row.   Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

She is looking forward to being a therapist in the future. So Charlotte Country Day matched her with a counselor for her Senior Externship. Join Mikayla Rusnak and therapist Bailey Raines as they have a casual and engaging discussion surrounding teens and mental health. Learn some easy exercises for managing stress and anxiety, and discover what a therapist wants students, parents, and teachers to know.  Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

She waltzed her way into Charlotte creating a popular dance studio! Join Junior Sally Sozzi, a member of the Jami Masters School of Dance Company, as she sits down with the woman who built this Charlotte dance studio from scratch. You'll also hear from Country Day students who are members of the Company.  Jami Masters shares her passion for dance along with her process in creating and building her business! Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

He's well-known for the class "Writers Who Paint." Sean O'Neill has been teaching at Charlotte Country Day School for 30 years. Host Senior Liza Grasty  sits down with this legend to find out more about what led him to teach, paint and inspire students for so long!Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

When Steven Cole graduated from Charlotte Country Day School in 1991, he knew he was headed to West Point but he may not have known all the adventures that lie ahead!Listen in as this retired Army lieutenant colonel sits down with Junior Nolan Bates to describe his time here at Country Day and some of the incredible opportunities he explored after. You'll also hear from teacher and fellow alum Stephanie Harner, PE Instructor Al Pearman, and Interim Head of School David Mancos as they describe the characteristics of this student turned military man.Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

What does it take to make it as a college baseball player? Once there, how do you know if you can go pro? Your host Sophomore Austin Riess talks to two special guests to find out. His first guest is Army pitcher Jakob Vanderhave '23. The other is Burke Badenhop, a Charlotte Country Day parent and a former big leaguer. Both share their experiences in their baseball careers so far. Hear their advice on making it big: whether it's college or pro. Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

What does it take to make it as a college football player? Once there, how do you know if you can go pro? Your host Sophomore Austin Riess talks to two special guests to find out. His first guest is Wake Forrest Kicker Matthew Dennis. The other is Max Gruder, a Charlotte Country Day alum and the Director of Pro Scouting for the Philadelphia Eagles. Both share their experiences in their football careers so far. They also share advice on making it big either college or pro.  Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

Ever wonder what it was like to be in high school in the 80’s? We can’t go back in time, but you can talk to a beloved teacher from the 70s and 80s at Charlotte Country Day School. Frank Justice was also a Dean of Students in the late 90s. He sat down with Sophomore Parker Justice, who just happens to be his grandson, to talk about his fondest memories at Country Day. He also shares how students have changed and stayed the same over the past few decades.   Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

Around the world, the battle continues for equal rights for women. Join Country Day Senior Brycen Springer as he sits down with author and advocate Madame Monique Misenga Ngoie Mukuna. She shares her story of growing up in the Congo pursuing an education that is typically only promised to boys. This inspired her efforts to educate and fight for the rights of the next generation of women in the Congo. You’ll also hear from Country Day teachers as they weigh in on women’s rights internationally. For more about the education crisis in the Congo you can see her book:Cradling AbundanceOne African Christian's Story of Empowering Women and Fighting Systemic Povertyby Monigue Misenga Ngoie Mukuna Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

Being a social media star isn’t as easy as it may sound!  Join Country Day School Sophomore Julia Mazeine as she talks with TikTok’s Avery Katherine Wood about the ups and downs of being an influencer.  Hear the story  behind this teen who has thousands of followers. Avery Katherine explains how becoming an influencer and going viral has affected her relationships with her friends and family, managing her school life and her plans for the future.  Photo courtesy of Avery Katherine WoodThanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

Charlotte Country Day is home to the North Carolina State Champion girls swim team this year! This successful season where the boys placed 3rd in the state shows how far the Country Day Swim program has come. Your host, senior swimmer Sawyer Krisko, explores the long history of Country Day swimming with former coach Bob Peterson. Coach Bob spent almost 24-years building the program before the school had its own pool.  Find out why “lights out” became so important to Bucswim!  Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

They say, “the show must go on” and the shows produced by the Charlotte Country Day Theatre Department go on to win awards!  Hear from two members of the creative team who help create the incredible performances that we all know and love on the big stage. Join host senior Mikayla Rusnack as she explores the work that makes our shows so astounding!  Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

She creates delicious and heartfelt sandwiches for the students and faculty at Charlotte Country Day School.  Join Mama E and your host Senior Liza Grasty as she shares why she goes above and beyond to make sure every student feels nourished and loved. You’ll also hear how her generosity and kindness have a lasting impact on our school. Tune in to hear more about the incredible Evelyn Hill who puts a smile on everyone's face daily!  Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

Who loves Country Day students so much that she knows practically ALL their names? One of the smiling faces students see in the cafeteria every day. Join host junior Sally Sozzi as she sits down with the beloved Ms. Sarah Funderburke. She grew up in Charlotte and is known for her positive attitude and smile for every student who comes through the cafeteria. Hear more about her experience working at the Upper School and her life outside of work. You’ll also discover how students feel about this Charlotte native.  Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

Most people know Matt Less as the serious Head of Upper School.  Sophomore Austin Riess knows the other side of Mr. Less...the side many students see! On The Legendary Less your host will show you the funny fascinating side of Mr. Less. The man who enjoys Formula 1 racing, roots for NASCAR’s William Byron, cheers for professional soccer and Iowa Basketball. You’ll also hear about his athletic career along with behind-the-scenes stories from faculty.  Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

Want to know what former Charlotte NBA player does after his days on the hardwood have ended? Join your host senior Joshua Little as he talks to former NBA player and Duke alum Gerald Henderson about his career and life after the NBA. Find out about his come up into the NBA and what he does now that his professional basketball career has come to a close. Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

Discover the athletic and coaching career of Country Day’s Assistant Dean of Students and how he discovered a love of football.  Find out how Coach Brendan Cole came to be an All-Conference football player in college to now being the defensive coordinator here at Charlotte Country Day.   Plus, a special tribute at the end of this podcast from your host Senior David Bach: Coach Cole and current student athletes pay tribute to our beloved Coach Tavares Washington who unexpectedly passed away January 2nd of 2024.   Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

A coaching legend whose son now leads the Charlotte Country Day Football program.  Hear the stories behind the 25-year career of Coach Bob Witman as he sits down with your host Junior Nolan Bates. Discover the impact Coach Witman has on the Country Day Community and discover the highlights of his coaching career and the wisdom he has to offer. Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs

This hero takes time to tell his personal story about integrating the Wake County Schools as a high school boy.  Head of Security at Charlotte Country Day, B.E. James shares with student Nia Woodard as he recalls his school experiences.  He offers some words of wisdom for all students to inspires them to: be respectful to others, love each other’s differences and to be true to yourself.Thanks for listening to our student produced podcasts! Check out more of them on Spotify or Apple under Kick Bucs Student Voices.Stay in touch with Kick Bucs: Instagram: @kickbucs