What's Up Woodbridge: Recent Episodes
Cortney Bristow
A localized podcast focusing on the needs of the students and parents of Woodbridge Senior High School
On this episode of What's Up Woodbridge, Dr. Richmond Hill, supervisor over secondary counseling and student support services, and Ms. Tina DiGiacomo, mental health and substance abuse therapist with Prince William County, talk with us about the importance of mental health, supports available for students, warning signs, and who to turn to for help.
On this episode of What's Up Woodbridge our guests Lt. Col. Burnette, Mrs. Etienne, Mrs. Wooten-Mitchel, Cadet James, and Ayane Cool, tell us all about the Purple STAR Program and the support they provide for our military students.Â
Listen into this podcast as Mrs. Hugh (AP Scholars Program Coordinator) and Charlotte Flynn (AP Scholars Student Committee) discuss the process of joining AP Scholars, the requirements, and the benefits.Â
Listen in on this podcast as Mr. Carder (Band Director), Ms. Wood (Orchestra Conductor), and Mr. Shapiro (Choir Director) discuss and share the ins and out of the various musical programs here at WSHS.Â
Listen in on this podcast as Mr. Petruzzi (STAR Program Coordinator), Ms. Jones-Brooks (Mindful Mondays Coordinator), Ms. Terrill (Viking Learning Center Coordinator), and Mr. Johnson (Math Homework Hotline Coordinator), explain the various academic supports being offered at the county level and at Woodbridge Senior High School. In addition, they explain, how to access or sign up to receives these free academic supports.
Have you ever wondered about the construction tech program at WSHS?? Listen into this episode of What's Up Woodbridge as Mr. Defelice and Mr. Soresino, talk about the benefits of the program, how to enroll, and the cool skills you learn.
Have you ever wondered what, the Cosmetology program was all about and how to enroll?? Listen into this episode of What's Up Woodbridge as Mrs. Corry, Mrs. Hudson, and current student talk about the benefits of the program, how to enroll, and the cool skills you learn.
Have you ever wondered what, Project Lead the Way, was all about?? Listen into this episode of What's Up Woodbridge as Mr. Castro, an alumnus, and current student talk about the benefits of the program, how to enroll, and all the fun projects you create in the program.Â
In this episode of What's Up Woodbridge, Mr. Muhammad, goes over the process and steps for finding scholarships, filling out the FASFA form, and navigating the financial process of paying for college.Â
In this episode of What's Up Woodbridge, WSHS's JROTC program breaks down the purpose, benefits, and the background of the JRTOC program. Listen as Colonel Burnette, former student Nate Gaines, and current cadets share their experience and love of the JROTC program.
In this episode of What's Up Woodbridge, WSHS's very own teachers, Mr. Geck, Ms. Corry, Ms. Hudson, and Ms. Swain talk to us about the ways they have been balancing work, finding ways to destress, and the importance of taking it one day at a time.Â
In this episode of What's Up Woodbridge, WSHS's very own leadership students break it down for our listeners about the role digital citizenship plays in their social media presence and the positive impact social media can have on building up others.Â
In this episode of What's Up Woodbridge, WSHS's very own Ms.Fielding breaks it down for students and parents about the best apps to have and the tools needed to be successful in the virtual learning environment.Â
Listen in on this podcast as Mrs. Terrill, the sponsor of the VLC, and Sadie Sullivan, a student leader of the VLC, explain the purpose of the Viking Learning Center, how students can use the VLC to receive free tutoring in all their subjects and electives from their fellow Viking peers.Â
Mr. Muhammad breaks down the steps to apply to college; the differences between all the application types, key due dates, steps to ask for a recommendation, using Naviance/Coalition/Common Ap, and determining the best path forward in your college application process.Â
In this episode of What's Up Woodbridge the Senior class officers, talk about the plans they have for the upcoming months, ways for seniors to get involved, and the best way to keep informed about the Class of 2021.Â
In this edition of What's Up Woodbridge, student senate members Ashley Menjivar and Caroline Silvera provide their analysis on the recent student survey on virtual learning and their take on the virtual learning experience.Â
Listen to the first podcast episode of "What's Up Woodbridge" addressing the important topic of mental health with special guests, Dr. Richmond Hill, Supervisor of PWCS Secondary Counseling , Mrs. Ackins, WSHS- Director of School Counseling, and Mr. Solondz, WSHS- social worker.