Bear to the Bone

Coach Sanchez and Freddy Rubalcava Jr. talk about the championship season that was filled with celebrations and challenges

Learn about BSB and it's impact on our school culture!

Learn more about Mrs. Lawson and Kiwins along with Kiwins Vice President Sophie Hoie

Learn more about the Merced Marching 100 and how students can join!

Talking about the new Merced High cell phone policy

Tune in to meet our newest co-host, student, and #1 tennis player at Merced High, Rheeya Mishra! Smoot and Rheeya meet with Mr. Wendel to learn more about the clubs and opportunities on MHS campus.

In this week's episode, we close out the year by interviewing Principal Knott. We discuss upcoming projects at Merced High... along with some fun, light-hearted questions from students for Mr. Knott. This is one you won't want to miss!

In this week's episode, Smoot and Hunter are joined by Mrs. Mua to discuss her public health program and its relevance today. Public Health student Hilda Barrigan joins them to share her experience and explore the benefits of the program including interpersonal skills and group communication. Listen in to hear about how you can get involved in the healthcare field and grow your abilities!

In this week's episode, Smoot and Satya are joined by Dr. Austin to discuss her job as Program Administrator concerning special programs and family engagement within the Merced Union High School District. They delve deeper into what we can do to support underrepresented communities in and outside of the classroom. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

In this week's episode, we are joined by Mrs. Hofmann and Lanya Green to discuss and help give insight as to what GSA is all about, a safe and happy place to be yourself and connect with others. Listen in to learn more about the benefits/experiences of GSA, our on-campus leader, MS. Lanya Green, and where to go to join.

In this months episode, Mr. Parle gives us insight as to what his computer graphics pathway is all about: The opportunity to explore. Later in the episode, we learn about Mr. Parle’s unique journey back to MHS.

To kick off season 2, we had our first interview with Lesley Zorra, our site lead for The Nurtured Heart Approach. Lesley discusses her passion for NHA and the positive impact that it will have on Merced High. We also get to learn a little more about Lesley with our Top 10 Questions collected from her students. Later in the episode, we get to hear student voices as we introduce a new segment, Your Voice Your Time. 

In this very special episode, Smoot and Hunter interview Coach Scheidt about his 25 years at Merced High School. We discuss this unusual Spring Football season, the Scheidt family history at Merced High, plus he answers our top 10 questions from staff and students! We close this episode with Coach Scheidt naming his All-Star Team from his last 25 years as Head Coach. This is one you won't want to miss!

In this episode, Smoot and Hunter interview Mrs. Aerreola, the activities director, and Mrs. Gentry, our AVID coordinator. We discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on our school spirit, opportunities that students could have to get reacclimated on campus, and much more! Later in the episode, we get to hear their answers to our Top Ten questions from staff and students! 

In this week's episode, we get to talk to the man himself - Principal Kollmann!  During our interview, we discuss what graduation might look like for the class of 2021, which sports will be competing this year, vaccines for staff and students, plus much more!  Later in the episode, Principal Kollmann participates in our Top 10 questions segment, where he answers questions from the students.

In this episode, Smoot and Hunter are joined by Superintendent Peterson where they discuss the difficult decisions that have been made since the start of the pandemic.  We lighten things up a little later in the episode with our top 10 questions from staff. 

In our first episode, Smoot and Hunter give an update on Merced High sports and discuss the difficulties of the pandemic along with their hope of returning to learn in person.

Welcome to Bear to the Bone Podcast! Check out our podcast for everything Merced High School related. Please enjoy! Hosted by Kurt Smoot and Hunter Gibson