BIG REDS Podcast

In this episode, we will get to talk to Senior Trinity Balog. We will discuss her career, being the all-time leading scorer, and what her coaches, teammates, and parents mean to her.

In the episode, we will talk to 1989 grad, and current English/Mass Communications teacher Mrs. Beth Koreski. We will also talk with Catherine Hayes & Liliana Parsons who are students within the program. The Mass Comm program produces The Parhischan, the WPHS News, and The Journal. The Journal, which is our school newspaper went digital during Covid and the program will receive a Gold or Silver Crown award on March 15th from Columbia University in NYC for its publication.

In this episode, we get to talk with 2023 Graduate, Valedictorian, and Current Miss Teen WV Lakyn Campbell. We will discuss her journey of going to WVU fulltime while being on the road competing for the Miss Teen USA crown and how much her parents and others in the pageantry industry have effected her life. We will also talk about her time at PHS, her fantastic teachers, and her dream of being a Political Correspondent.

In today's episode we will get to talk with Class of 1976 Grad Dr. David Hall. We will discuss his days as a SRO in Florida, as a DJ, Fred Sauro's impact in the basketball community, his love radio play by play broadcast for the Williamstown Yellow Jackets, and his practice as a Chiropractor in the Mid Ohio Valley.

In this episode, we will get to talk with former PHS Athletic Director and Roane County native, Mr. Jim Hamric. We will discuss his collegiate career, how he met and forgot his wife, his former boss, Mr. Bill Niday, his purple jacket, OJ Simpson and many other various topics you wont want to miss.

In this episode today, we will get to talk to students Daphne Cockerham & Emma Withrow, and one of our teachers, Sonya Ashby, about their upcoming roles in Music Man. We will discuss their roles in the performance for the next three weeks at the Actors Guild, the times and dates you can go watch the show, and we will also have a Fun Facts segment with them.

In this episode, we will to Head Soccer Coach Phil Wilson about his recent Girls Soccer season and his new appointment as the Head Boys Basketball Coach. We will discuss his days in high school, him turning the BIG 50, him growing up, what Marissa Miller meant to him, and what it means to him to be only the second African American Head Coach in school history.

In today’s episode we will get to talk to 1988 grad and former Miss WV, Kim Parrish. We will discuss her passion for learning and reading, her two sons, and her career that started in Parkersburg which led to bigger and better things Nationwide. We will also discuss her Red Wing and Theatre Days.

In this episode we will talk to Cross Country runners Eli Hines and Jack Mills about their upcoming state meet. We will discuss what it means to have both teams qualify for states, talk about their role models, and discuss some fun facts.

In the episode we will get to talk to the Boys Soccer Senior Captains Brayden Deuley, Austin Keyse, Landon Shedd, Connor Gribble, and Aiden Merritt. We will discuss the love for cats, soccer, movies, and the infamous Peanut Free Wow Butter Cheerios Sandwich.

In this episode, we will get to talk to Senior Girl's Soccer Players and Captains Olivia Ashley, Claire Tatterson, and Addi Warman. Not only will we discuss soccer, we will also discuss various topics including the unique factor of all of them having freshman sisters on the same team, and their obsession with the song Crazy Train.

is episode, we will talk to 2007 graduate and current volleyball head coach, Mrs. Erin Thorpe. We will the makeup of her current team, her volleyball career, what it means to be a Big Red, and two coaches that impacted her life tremendously.

In this episode, we will talk to current PHS Choir director Josh Dubs. We will discuss the Secret Service, leading the choir, and balancing his home life as a Dad of three.

In this episode we will talk to 2000 PHS grad, retired Air Force Cadet, and current interim head boys soccer coach Derek Manner. We will discuss the great leadership on the team, their goals, talk about his mentor Don Fosselman, and his time in the service.

In this episode, we will talk to 1988 graduate, Chik-fila extraordinaire, and the Head Cross Country Coach, George Angelos. We will discuss the strength of our cross country team, how he got into selling chicken, and his passion for leadership.

In this episide we will talk to 1990 , Jason Varner. Jason is not only an alum, my friend, and my cousin, he has just became the New Athletic Director at Belpre High School. We will discuss what it means to Be a Big Red and how he tranitionsing that mind set across the river in Belpre, OH.

In this episode we will talk to 1995 Graduate and our current Golf Coach, Coach Vince Guice. In this episode we will talk to this former 3 sport athlete, discuss his current season, and discuss his favorite cartoon The Smurfs.

In this episode we will talk to Senior Golfer Brielle Milhoan. We will discuss her growing up playing golf, Switzerland, and her love of books.

In this episode we will talk with 2007 Grad and current social studies teacher Mr. Sam Vincent. We will discuss his booming Sports in American Culture Class and the interviews they have had with Andy Reid and other sports icons.

In this episode we will talk to Senior and Drum Major Cole Burdette. We will discuss him leading Big Red Band, his music future, and his long red line of band members.

We will be dedicating this podcast to 1992 graduate of PHS Mary Lou Hague who tragically lost her life in the events of 9/11. During this podcast we will also talk to our two leaders for ROTC about 9/11, their careers, and what is means to work with the ROTC program at PHS.

We talk to two Senior Volleyball players and our Senior Class President and Vice President, Ashlynn Eagle and Caelyn Wise.

In this episode, we will talk to head football coach, and 1997 graduate, Matt Kimes about his upcoming season and about running a roller rink.

In this episode we will talk to 2013 Graduate Caytlen Miller who teaches baking and pastry and has started the Big Red Bakery.

We will talk to Senior Casey Stanley who also plays football, basketball, and we will talk about his family of Big Reds.