The Duck Pond Wall

Duck Pond Wall: E&H in the City Volunteers!

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Why is E&H in the City such a treasured E&H tradition? Listen to these volunteers explain it! Thanks to Lori Saunders ('91) and Danny Parks ('78) for a wicked fun conversation!

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Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Beverly Clark, E&H Class of 1999

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0500

How did a self-described "country boy" from Java end up being a decorated physicist? Listen in to find out, and let's all be excited about where he's headed next!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Adriana Trigiani

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500

We were THRILLED that Adriana Trigiani sat with us on The Duck Pond Wall to talk with us about The Origin Project and her latest book!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall, Taylor Guardalabene Gill Class of 2016

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Taylor is the Director of Sports Medicine at the United States Performance Center in Charlotte working to strengthen elite Olympic athletes. But it turns out there's a lot more to being an Olympian than leg lifts!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Karen Gilmer, E&H Class of 2002

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Karen has been with our local power company, APCO, for 14 years, and she has some fascinating insights on the recent hurricane that just brought disaster to our region. She also gives us some tips on keeping our power bills lower. And she highlights a great opportunity for nature lovers to have a free date night in the area this spring!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Ivy Sheppard, Station Manager for WEHC-FM/WISE-FM Wise

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Ivy has an extensive collection of early recordings -- many of which were created in the Appalachian region. Join us for a conversation about the performers, the music, and the history that makes these records so fascinating!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Ed Morgan, E&H '71, January 2025

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Ed Morgan is the director of the SWVA Higher Education Center's popular lifelong learning event called College for Older Adults. Here, he outlines the Spring 2025 schedule and also discusses the Virginia Creeper Trail.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Mike Fath, E&H Class of 1974

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Mike Fath is first and foremost a rock guitarist -- but he is also a poet and an author. His newest book is a memoir entitled Sonic Tapestry: Confessions of an Almost Famous Rock Guitarist. In this interview he discusses his journey into music and writing -- that actually began on the basketball court!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Ty Spires, E&H Class of 2020

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Ty Spires is doing marketing for the famed Hula Bowl -- and you should be prepared to be surprised by a lot of cool facts about this all-star football game!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Megan Coulston, E&H Class of 2008

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

We all know that someone must be in charge of making sure hospitals run with the highest efficiency and safety, and in this interview you'll get to meet one of the real people behind that work. Megan Coulston is a hospital auditor, and she offers fascinating insight into what that involves.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Max Palmer, E&H Class of 2017

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

When you work for FEMA as a local preparedness coordinator, you have to be ready for anything! Max Palmer discusses challenges and opportunities and offers some great advice for how each of us can be ready disaster.

Duck Pond Wall: Layne Hubble, E&H Class of 2020

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Layne Hubble is doing marketing for one of New York City's oldest and arguably most interesting art fair. The Winter Show kicks off its 71st event in January 2025 and Layne is here to tell us all the history behind those historic pieces of art.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Andrew McClung, E&H Class of 2019

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Andrew McClung hasn't been out of school a long time, but he's starting to sound like a veteran newsperson!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Josh Brown, E&H Class of 2010

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Josh is about to make history in his professional life...but there's a small chance that his love for golf is also influencing his success as an educator.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Ellie Mosser, E&H Class of 2009

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0500

120,000 pounds of pet food.

That's how much Ellie Mosser's company donated the areas recently affected by hurricanes, and she used her connections to Emory & Henry and the SWVA community to offer relief to families in the path of Helene. It's a great story of a company doing good and an E&H alum using her corporate connections to orchestrate good work for hard-hit communities.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Anne Thomas Abbott, E&H '89

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0500

She's traded 4 walls for no walls! Anne Thomas Abbott has retired from teaching and is now focused on getting kids to visit the Smoky Mountains. It's a fascinating look at her new role and the work of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Bishop Richard Looney, E&H '54

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Bishop Richard Looney has spent his entire career in the United Methodist Church. He grew up as a "preacher's kid," studied at E&H, Candler, and even in Edinburgh. And in this interview he shares some surprising and wonderful memories as he gets ready to celebrate his 70th graduation anniversary.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Leola Neal Griffin, E&H '87

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Listen in as Leola Griffin discusses her passion for birds and the new bird festival in Saltville she's helping organize!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Brent Treash, E&H Class of 2001

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Brent Treash has been part of Bristol Rhythm & Roots for 17 years so he is just the person to offer us advice on how to make the best of this beloved festival.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Steven Michaluk, E&H Class of 2014

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500

It sounds like the makings of a great novel: a 4th-grade school teacher for 9 months of the year, but in the summer you'll find him in the jungles of Belize working to save jaguars.

But for Stephen Michaluk it's a true story! Find out how he ended up wielding a machete, battling bug bites, and swimming in humidity -- all for the support of conservation and reserach.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Caroline Lawless, E&H Class of 2011

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Caroline went to Emory & Henry to learn theatre...but something made her walk away from that notion and she really thought that dream was over and done. But all that changed recently and now she's a professional actor starring in a movie she's producing herself! Listen in to find out about the meaningful move back to her dream.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Bobby Justus, E&H '05

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Bobby Justus has a difficult job as director of the Washington County (VA) Animal Shelter, but he has a soft heart for the animals he comes in contact with. He also has some advice about some big challenges in the county.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Stan ('77) and Sharon ('86) Echols Williams

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500

While vacationing, Stan and Sharon noticed many of the places they visited had great kids books with a simple, sweet story that also taught about the flora and fauna of the community. Noting that they had never seen anything like that about the animals in Appalachia, they have set out to create a beautiful library of children's books that help kids and adults better understand the natural world.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Alan Hardwick, E&H Class of '85

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Alan Hardwick has a fascinating and true story to tell of an elderly man who takes a treacherous journey to return his wife's ashes to Japan. In Mia's Wake will be available by June 15 at Barnes and Noble, the Book Cellar, Wolf Hills Coffee, and the Abingdon Commons.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Julie McAllister E&H '07

Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Is it cake? Only Julie McAllister knows for sure! She was recently one of the hot-shot bakers featured on Netflix's hit show "Is It Cake?" and that is just one of the amazing opportunities she has had since becoming one of the country's most sought-after bakers. Listen in as she talks about how she taught herself to whip up the amazing creations of Julie McAllister Cakes.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Jamelyn Gillespie, E&H Class of 2022

Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Jamelyn Gillespie has found a way to combine her love of science with her compassion for people -- and she has just opened a new massage therapy clinic in Marion, Virginia, where we can benefit from that winning combination.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Dana Johnson, E&H Class of 1988

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Dana Johnson is teaching 1,500 miles away from where she grew up -- but she feels right at home.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Austin Bunn, E&H Class of 2014

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Danville, Virginia is getting quite the renovation. And Austin Bunn is one of the people behind all the hard work of revitalizing old buildings for exciting new businesses!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Christina Mitchell E&H Class of 2019) and The Lost Universe

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

What happens when Dungeons and Dragons meets outer space? That's the question Christina Mitchell posed as she developed a new adventure for table-top role playing fans. Learn more about The Lost Universe and how she convinced NASA to play the game.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: E&H Students Head to Costa Rica

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Two Emory & Henry students are headed to Copey, Costa Rica soon, and they are both ready for the adventure...but in very different ways! Get to know Camden Jones and Katelyn Sierkerka.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Stacy Savinski, E&H Class of 2014

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:15:00 -0500

Stacy has a new novel hitting the shelves in October of 2024. The Crescent Moon Tearoom has been chosen as Atria publishing's favorite book for the fall season. Enjoy a sparkling conversation with the author.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Major Warner, Emory & Henry Class of 1991

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Major Warner had a Kindergarten teacher who told him he was going to be special in this world. These days, as Superintendent of Fauquier Public Schools, he tries to give that same encouragement to the kids in his district. Don't miss this insightful and touching conversation.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Colin Christensen, E&H Class of 2014

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Colin has graduated from law school at Berkely and he's now a Presidential Management Fellow in the Whitehouse -- but he feels his best accomplishment might be the lessons he's learning about how to serve others.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Amanda Gray E&H Class of 2007

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Amanda Gray is a tourism specialist who is excited to be back in her old stomping grounds promoting the region of Southern Virginia as a perfect place to visit on your next vacation!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Susan Mathis Johnson, E&H '75

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Do you love feel-good stories? Then you'll love hearing about how Susan and her neighbors fought back against the odds and saved the little community of Richwood, West Virginia!

Duck Pond Wall: Ed Morgan, E&H '71

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Ed Morgan has been a public service for most all of his life...and he's taking those skills to a new level as director of the College for Older Adults (COA) in Abingdon, Virginia.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Caroline Mosteller, E&H Class of 2020

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Caroline Mosteller is a residence director for a building so large it houses almost as many people as the on-campus student body from her E&H days!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Garrett Butler, E&H Class of 2017

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Garrett Butler is using his career to serve his community -- by creating amazing sports events for student athletes!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Corey Davis, E&H Class of 2020

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Fresh off the news of a major award honoring his research, Corey Davis reveals that the secret to much of his success as a scientist was his time spent with the E&H English Department.

Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Will Gibbons, E&H Class of 2003

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:15:00 -0500

Dr. Will Gibbons is the Dean of the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, and he has been doing some fascinating scholarly work on the connection between classical music and video games.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Ariel Friendly, E&H Class of 2021

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Ariel literally accepted her Emory & Henry diploma then drove straight to North Carolina where she kicked off her post-student acting career. Listen in with Ariel to find out how she likes being a professional actor.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Jess Myer, E&H Class of 2018

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Jess didn't realize she was destined to be an outdoor adventure leader for teenagers, but she's enjoying every hiking, paddling, climbing, splashing minute of it!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Amy Lemco Jaramillo, E&H Class of 2020

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Amy Lemco Jaramillo has just published a book about the fascinating story behind Dr. Gilbert Mason: the physician in Biloxi who let the work to desegregate the public beaches there. The title of the book is "Wading In: Desegregation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast."

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: David Cahill, E&H Class of 2021

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

David Cahill started in the banking industry before he even graduated. And he has a strong personal commitment to community service. Get to know an inspirational young professional.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Terica West, E&H Class of 2005

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

She's a graphic artist who is using her design skills to create delicious and beautiful cakes. Enjoy a fun conversation with Terica West as she divulges her secret weapon in making great baked goods.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Eric Young, E&H Class of 1993

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Eric Young wants the new mural in Tazewell to inspire children to be their best. It's a mural that is bold, and bright, and tells a broader story of Southwest Virginia. And Eric's leadership is one of the reasons this great piece of art has come to life.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Noah Dean, E&H Class of 2020

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Noah Dean finds himself in a rare position of protecting rare properties: in particular, land that includes a wetland. Learn more about the importance of wetlands, and find out about the cool work Noah is doing.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Paul Russo, E&H Class of 2003

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Paul Russo was always planning to be a basketball coach -- and now he finds himself coaching doctors in the operating room.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Victor Trussell, E&H Class of 2013

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Victor is a professional actor turned school psychologist who has just authored his first children's book! "Gilroy's Good Heart" is available on Nov. 3, 2023.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Madi Codispoti (E&H Class of 2023)

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Fresh out of college and already covering the news! We check in with Madi to see if this exciting world of news reporting is all she thought it would be!

Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Aris Winger and Dr. Kyle Clark (E&H Class of 2009)

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Dr. Winger and Dr. Clark have written a book together that will help us all better understand the confusing world of data. What can we trust? What is trying to confuse us? What are the standards by which we can judge all this data we read about?? Aris and Kyle have a recipe for success!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Adam Parks, E&H Class of 2006

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500

There was a moment in Adam Parks' life where he realized he didn't look as healthy as his classmates in high school. Fast-forward to today, and he is a personal trainer and health consultant helping others live a healthier lifestyle. This is an interesting story of his journey that also includes some tips on making improvements for ourselves.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Jimmy Wilmouth, E&H Class of 2016

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Jimmy Wilmouth had his sites set on being a medical doctor -- until he fell in love with research. Listen in to find out how he landed at a cutting edge research facility in London!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Cornelius Barber, E&H Class of 2024

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Cornelious, or "Corn" as he likes to be called, is doing an internship in the E&H Alumni Office in the fall of 2023. He'll be graduating in December -- and we hope you'll get to know him before he leaves campus. Listen in for some insights from this astute young man.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Lauren Rhea, Class of 2021

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Lauren Rhea is doing wonderful work to support and strengthen her community in SWVA...but she's simultaneously pursuing a degree from Harvard. Listen in to find out the surprising research path she's on!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Bill Williams, E&H Class of 1969

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Bill Williams has just concluded a term as president of the Virginia Society of Ornithology, and the VSO is getting ready to celebrate a 100th anniversary! Listen in as he tells us about the organization and how to get in on their upcoming birding events!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Carolee Jackson Bondurant, E&H Class of 1974

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Carolee recently had a big life experience: she's had a double lung transplant. Listen in as she tells a fascinating story of what brought her to that moment and how she was back on the hiking trails as soon as she left the hospital.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Scrapper Broady ('70) discusses the 10th Anniversary of Friends of Copey

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The Friends of Copey organization has just celebrated a 10th anniversary -- and it is a great time to reflect on what it has meant to connect this beautiful town in Costa Rica with this beautiful campus of Emory & Henry.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Ann Sharp Bane and Patty Lay, Class of '81 talk about More Than A Vacation

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Our summer alumni college is celebrating a 30th anniversary this year, and Ann and Patty have been to nearly every event! They talk a little about why this lifelong learning event is still going strong.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Rev. Sarah Varnell Moody, E&H Class of 2005

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Confused about what's going on the United Methodist Church these days? Rev. Moody helps us sort it out.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Ernie Braganza and Karen Moore on Cuba

Tue, 23 May 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Ernie Braganza ('87) and Karen Moore ('85) have just returned from a student/alumni trip to Cuba and they agreed to talk with us about some of their impressions. At the end you'll hear a discussion of a Tocororo...check out a photo of this beautiful bird!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Spencer Mathis, E&H Class of 2015

Fri, 05 May 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Would you believe that arguing with his mom led to Spencer Mathis becoming a lawyer? Let's just say that even she was impressed with his skills at thinking fast and talking well!

Duck Pond Wall: Davis Ward (reunion year '52) with his granddaughter Melany

Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:00 -0500

This week's podcast is a little bit of history...with two very fine story tellers! They share a family story, but I bet most of you have encountered an iconic little landmark that recalls this tale.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Roy Strohl (former E&H Head Librarian), Jeff Stone ('79), and John Hutter ('79)

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0500

As Emory & Henry adds lacrosse to the athletics line-up, we thought it might be fun to tell the story of how lacrosse first made an appearance at E&H -- waaaaay back in the '70s! This is a fun conversation with some of the guys who were there!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Josh Mancuso, E&H Class of 2003

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Josh Mancuso describes himself as an actor, comedian, and filmmaker. But it might be more precise to say he's a professional smack-talker!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Missy Jones, E&H Class of 2019

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Missy Jones recently bought the store she has worked in since she was 15 years old! Find out how a mass comm and history double major is using her academic background at Wicked Thrift.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Alex Elkins, E&H Class of 2020

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Alex Elkins wants us to know a new word: decarceration. She's working on an MSW, and she's getting the chance to work in a program that is the first in the country to offer alternatives to felony incarceration.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Adam Bolt, E&H Class of 2012

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Adam Bolt is a singer/songwriter with a new live album coming out in 2023. His songs reflect his life -- and lately the songs have been especially good.

Duck Pond Wall: Brooklyn Sawyers Belk, E&H 2002

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:30:00 -0500

Brooklyn Belk is the first EVER Deputy Chief of Professional Standards for the Knoxville Police Department. Listen to find out how she's approaching this opportunity.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Emily Jones, E&H Class of 2018

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Emily Jones is a Park Ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving at John Kerr Reservoir (also known as Bugg's Island Lake). She's doing great work as an interpreter, educator, volunteer coordinator, safety trainer -- and she is excited about learning something new all the time!

Duck Pond Wall: Rev. David Graybeal, E&H Class of 1995

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

David Graybeal has written a book called Faith in the West Wing about issues of religion and faith in the television show West Wing. David is a professed "Wing Nut" -- and as a United Methodist pastor, he's also a big fan of faith!

Duck Pond Wall: Chris Epperly, Class of 2002

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Hobnobbing with Opera and Gwyneth Paltrow and Barack Obama is just part of a day's work for Chris Epperly. Listen in to find out how he stays calm while organizing enormous events for big clients.

Duck Pond Wall: Chris Hatcher, E&H Class of 2010, Master's 2015

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

How did Chris Hatcher get from Abingdon to Thailand? Well...it's an interesting story!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Derek Jones ('97) and Anna Newman Jones (2000)

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

It was almost the Peddling Goat; but Peddling Jack's is the name that won out for Derek and Anna's hip new downtown Abingdon specialty store. Listen in to find out just how many E&H friends have part of this very cool business venture.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Mike Hoback, E&H '81

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Mike says he's always been a little crazy: and that's a trait that has proven useful as he has just revived a turn-of-the-century country store in Blackwell Chapel. Spoiler alert: the business is going gangbusters!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Monica Halsey Shew ('07) and Daniel Shew

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Shew Properties is a real estate company, but Monica and Daniel Shew have the community's best interest at heart. They even have a mission statement!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Jeff Link, E&H Class of 1971

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

While Jeff was in the Air Force, he got to hobnob with some dignitaries at Andrews AFB. Want to hear some fun stories about the rich and famous?

Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Eric Drummond Smith, E&H Class of 1998 (Part 2)

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Part two of a two-part conversation with Eric Drummond Smith, Professor of Politics at UVA's College at Wise, discusses his passion for art! Part one is discussion about teaching politics in a politically charged world.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Eric Drummond Smith, E&H Class of 1998 (Part 1)

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Part one of a two-part conversation with Eric Drummond Smith, Professor of Politics at UVA's College at Wise, discusses what it's like to teach politics in a politically charged world. Part 2 is a discussion about Eric's other passion, art!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Amelia Terry, Class of 2025

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Amelia Terry is a Bonner Scholar student at Emory & Henry and her Bonner project is an innovative program called C.H.A.T.S. Listen to learn more about this program aimed at improving communication and listening skills for community members.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Nancy Bolmeier Fisher and Linda Neff Woodward (E&H '75)

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Nancy Bolmeier Fisher co-founded The Origin Project (TOP) with Adriana Trigiani. This meaningful writing program for grade-school students encourages kids to ask questions about their family stories, and then write their own personal story. Their fearless leader who works hours to make the TOP program run like a top, is E&H alumna, Linda Neff Woodward.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Bonnie Widener Wood, E&H Class of 1990

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Bonnie is an Emmy-winning member of the 7News team in Washington D.C., but she is as well known for her work in the community as she is for her work in the newsroom.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Alexandria Pollard, E&H Class of 2018

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Law school during the pandemic was a challenge -- but realizing what a law degree could do for the great good was worth all the work.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Stephanie Edwards Compton, E&H Class of 2016

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Stephanie Edwards Compton is part cancer researcher, part nutritionist, and part social media star!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Mollie Rorrer Gore, E&H Class of 1984

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Mollie Rorrer Gore is the Corporate Communications and External Affairs director for Santee Cooper Power based in Monks Corner, South Carolina. And she is filled with hope about what energy will look like as we move forward in this world!

Duck Pond Wall: Brian Serway, Emory & Henry Class of 2013

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Brian Serway is an artist himself -- but his new business venture shines a spotlight on other artists in the region who create what he calls "neo-Appalachian" art. And it's so cool, it'll make you want to holler. Check out his new gallery called HOLLERHOUSE.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Donald Thurston, E&H Class of 1999

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Donald Thurston is living a life of promise: and he's setting a great example for young people to follow.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Cristin Colvin, E&H Class of 2009

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0500

It's hard to pin down exactly what Cristin Colvin does: musician, composer, vocalist, director? It's not easy to contain this much talent into a single word!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Gail Weaver Norwood '71

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Unfortunately, Gail Weaver Norwood knows about grief. But her experiences have led her to record some observations and advice for all those who will make that journey. Her book is "Escape from Grief Prison: A Story of Love, Loss, and Healing," and you won't want to miss this conversation about some of the lessons she has learned.

Duck Pond Wall: A Chat with Town Leaders in Saltville, Virginia

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0500

There's a big Labor Day event coming up in Saltville -- but this is a small town with an eye on a future that's even farther down the road. And they are promising to do it with an eye on nature.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Kelli Landreth, E&H School of Health Sciences

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Kelli Landreth is a traveling occupational therapist, and she says it's the greatest profession in the world.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Katie Beth Bordwine, E&H '16

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Katie Beth is an attorney...who is spending a surprising amount of time in the pulpit.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Matt Long, E&H '03

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Matt is a partner in his own law firm, Bowen Ten Long and Bal, but he has some great advice about how to find other good lawyers!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Chanel Burke Santiago, E&H Class of 2004

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Chanel Burke Santiago is working with U.S. Military Veterans who find themselves in need of mental health counseling. The work is not only rewarding, but also intensely personal for this Iraq war veteran.

Duck Pond Wall: Rachel Edwards, Class of 1999

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Rachel Edwards is lending her voice to a new career -- literally! Listen in as we hear about her work for Audible.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Will Mullins, Emory & Henry Class of 1992

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Will is a man in pursuit of his passion: and he's passionate about script-writing.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Asia Stephens, Emory & Henry Class of 2020

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Not only does Asia have interesting insights on the funeral business, but she also has some stellar advice about living!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Dave Charlton, E&H Class of 1979

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Dave Charlton says he's retired, but he's working awfully hard for an exciting community project. You might say he's putting his heart and soul into Bounty and Soul.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Avery Smith, E&H Class of 2021

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Avery is a Smyth County, Virginia native who has his eye set on an opera career -- and he just got a foot in the door!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Cleo Cooper, E&H Class of 2014

Wed, 11 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Cleo Cooper graduated from E&H and went on to play professional arena football!

Duck Pond Wall: Rev. Phyllis Spiegel, E&H Class of 1988

Mon, 02 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Rev. Spiegel has just been named the bishop-elect for the diocese of Utah in the Episcopal Church...and she is ready to do some exciting work.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Hannah Long, E&H Class of 2018

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Hannah is an assistant editor for Harper Collins, a fan of Tolkien, and freelance writer, and a bit of a philosopher!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Will Bodfish E&H '13

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Dr. Will Bodfish is on the faculty at the E&H School of Health Sciences...and he's on a mission to help us catch up with SHS alumni!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Massimo Tager, E&H Class of 2020

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:55:00 -0500

A study-abroad experience has led Massimo Tager to live in Spain!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Cody Carruth, E&H Class of 2018

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Cody's drone footage just landed him national attention on NBC's "America's Song Contest." Don't you wonder what's next for this energetic entrepreneur?

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Megan Bost, E&H Class of 2016

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

You simply can't put Megan Bost in a box: she's part attorney, part equestrian, and all impressive!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Emaly Allison, E&H Class of 2019

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Emaly is a living history interpreter -- and a TikTok star with a shocking number of viewers!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Thuy Nguyen Rocco, E&H Class of 2002

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Thuy is a Vietnam war refugee and has an amazing story to tell. Her book, Last Surviving Child, is a memoir about her experiences.

This conversation with Thuy was so touching and so inspiring that it was really difficult to edit out the parts that took us past our 30-minute slot on WEHC. So this version is a bit extended...and includes some great moments about her family and her projects that we had to edit for the on-air version.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: D.W. Saur, E&H Class of 2005

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

How did a geography and history major end up as an award-winning author of fantasy and young adult novels? And why is the newest one of particular interest to E&H folks? Listen in to find out!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Mary McKinney E&H Class of 2001

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Mary is taking her art talents into a new venture -- an art studio aimed at giving kids the freedom to create!

Duck Pond Wall: Victory Ime, E&H Class of 2020

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500

As a 2020 graduate, Victory has had more than his share of curve balls thrown at him. But this young professional has figured out how to knock it out of the park.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Alex Versen, E&H 2012

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Alex Versen is the assistant director of the E&H Outdoor Program -- and he says outdoor activities follow a person long past graduation.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Jonathan Ledger Class of 2004

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Jonathan is the Artistic Director for the Texas Boys Choir; so in addition to a fun conversation, get ready for some beautiful music.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Tarah Taylor Kesterson '03

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Virginia Energy is the name you'll want to remember -- but that new short title has a lot packed into it!

Duck Pond Wall: Matt Reilly '18

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Matt Reilly Fly Fishing is a booming business, and Matt only graduated in 2018!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Dr. Stacie Woolard '04

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Stacie Woolard is a cancer researcher at St. Jude Hospital. And she loves getting to meet the kids who benefit from the work she's doing.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Natalie Bright Graham, Class of 2016

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Before you complain about the chilly, consider where Natalie Bright Graham is hanging out these days...it's very very chilly in Alaska.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Lisa Dingus Bratton, Class of 1988

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Lisa is a four-time teacher of the year at Ross N. Robinson Middle School. She's seen a thing or two.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

The Duck Pond Wall: Erica Drake-McGregor, reunion Class of 2002

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Erica Drake-McGregor is a urology nurse in Memphis -- and she has some simple and good advice for all of us!

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

The Duck Pond Wall: Ed Ripley, Class of 1986

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

He's a nuclear engineer. He's a magician. He's both! And he's headed off to the Magic World Championship in 2022.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Andrew Hart, Class of 2009

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Andrew tells us all about the brand new Bob Johnson Classic Basketball Showcase featuring 10 high school teams -- each one coached by an E&H alum.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Duck Pond Wall: Erika Wright, E&H Class of 2011

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Erika Wright, E&H Class of 2011, talks with us about her family traditions in the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Tribe -- one of Virginia's indigenous Native American tribes.

Duck Pond Wall: The Live Show! With Ivy Sheppard and Jeff Link

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In our first ever LIVE show, The Duck Pond Wall guest was Jeff Link, Emory & Henry Class of 1971. A retired Air Force Colonel living in Waipahu, Hawaii, Jeff had just returned home after visiting campus for his 50th Anniversary Class Reunion, where he got to walkaround campus and reminisce about his days as a DJ for the E&H campus radio station (WLRC). Ivy Sheppard served as co-host and engineer as we played some of Jeff's favorite tunes from the late 1960s and asked him about his student days during the Vietnam era, life as a DJ on AM radio, and why Emory & Henry people get so excited about the Mama's and Papa's version of Dancin' in the Streets.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com