The Patriot Pod

No Phone Day

On Friday, April 26, Blake and Jailyn took on a massive challenge: spend the entire school day without their phones. What were the worst parts? How did they fare? Could you spend a day at Hills phoneless?

Spring Music Preview!

As the weather gets warmer, we're lowering the car windows and listening to some of our favorite spring music! Sophia and Lucia chat with Hills students about their favorite songs of spring, and what they're looking forward to this season.

Shale Tales: Wayne Hills Memories & Stories with Mr. Shale

With a quarter century of teaching at Wayne Hills under his belt, Mr. Shale has some stories! Miriam and Jieun sat down with Mr. Shale (on his birthday!) to discuss history, government, civility, and the circumstances under which you might find carrots in blueberry pie...

Fake it Till You Make It: Tans and Lashes

It's the season for Formals, Fashion Show, and Prom, which means it's also time for some people to get spray tans and fake lashes. But not everyone is a fan! Today Jailyn, Dani, and Megan dig into the topic of being fake - and whether we're a fan!

Valentine's Day: Chick-fil-a, or spend it with your mom?

Valentine's Day is almost here! Anya and Ava break down the joys of spending the holiday single or not-single.

Episode 10: Hills Invades Valley

Today, Trisha and Emily share their trip to Wayne Valley. They answer pressing questions, such as what the deal is with Wayne Valley's e-hall passes, and whether Sunrise is the best place to get lunch in town.

Episode 9: We Found Love (in a Halftime Show)

Super Bowl Sunday has come and gone, but we're still talking about Rihanna's halftime show. Trisha checks in with staff and students and hears their wild thoughts about the performance.

Episode 8: Spirit Week!

This year, Spirit Week returned in all its hat-wearing, dizzy-bat spinning, pie-eating glory. Riya, Trisha, and the members of the Journalism class checked in with Wayne Hills students to hear about what they were most excited for. We also hear from Mr. Shale, who reminds us of the real, tangible impact that the donations from the week have on our community.
P.S. We learn that pie is a divisive topic. Do you like pie? Should fruit be hot? Let us know in the comments!

Episode 7: Thanksgiving Chaos!

Here at Wayne Hills, we love giving thanks, even if it's thanks for a free turkey from a stranger that is actually a chicken...? Riya checks in with students whose holidays had a side of chaos next to their cranberry sauce.

Episode 6: Your Embarrassing Stories

What do Mr. Perkins, anime collectibles, Cheez-Whiz, and Google Meet have in common? They're all central to maybe real, maybe fake embarrassing stories from Wayne Hills students! Trisha and Riya discuss your foibles.