Episodes

  • Networking Initiative
    Nov 24 2024

    Join Director of Alumni Relations Drew Witman '06 and current student Austin Riess '26 as they share the power of the Country Day Alumni Network. First, Drew Talks with Hayes Ashcraft and Sebastian Ekberg both from the graduating class of 2007. They talk about the work they are doing within the alumni community. You will also hear from legendary teacher Darrell Bach as he shares his experiences with the alumni community as both a faculty member and as a parent of Country Day Alums. Lastly, we will update you on some upcoming events.

    Go Bucs!

    https://www.charlottecountryday.org/alumni

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    44 mins
  • Charlotte Country Day-Charlotte Latin Rivalry
    Oct 9 2024

    Austin Riess '26 and Director of Alumni Relations Drew Witman '06. You will hear the second part of the interview with Mike Cofer '82. You will also hear Allison Cornwell-Moss '99 and Sybil Wornall-Godwin '99 both were outstanding field hockey players at Country Day, and they share their insights into the historic rivalry. Lastly you will hear from current players for both the Buccaneers and the Hawks.

    https://www.charlottecountryday.org/alumni

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    25 mins
  • Back to School
    Oct 9 2024

    Join Director of Alumni Relations Drew Witman '06 and current student Austin Riess '26 as they kick-off a the latest podcast season with a new format designed to share campus guest made up of faculty, staff, and student spotlights, alumni highlights, plus events on and off campus. The goal is to make this an engaging and informative show that highlights all things Charlotte Country Day.
    On this episode we sit down with the new Head of Upper School Nidhi McVicar, Swimmer Elle Scott '25, and Mike Cofer '82.

    Go Bucs!

    https://www.charlottecountryday.org/alumni

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    49 mins
  • The Power of Music: Olivia Jones '17 stops by campus
    May 28 2024

    Olivia Jones, class of 2017 stop by campus to visit with mentor/ teacher Chris Rydel. While on campus, Olivia also sat down with student Austin Riess '25 and recorded a podcast for The Power of Country Day Story. She shared with us her love for music and where that journey has taken her from high school all the way to her recent graduation from New York University Graduate school. What an amazing journey so far!

    https://www.charlottecountryday.org/alumni

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    18 mins
  • The Power of Country Day Story: Art Pue
    Dec 13 2023

    https://www.charlottecountryday.org/alumni

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    37 mins
  • Athletic Counseling w/ ChaChi Sullivan
    Oct 27 2023

    ChaChi Sullivan's gift is applying real-world experiences and establishing strong relationships with others to understand the diverse spectrum of counseling needs and services, including mental and behavioral health, along with life coaching. As a former collegiate athlete and coach, he has a unique perspective in his area of counseling, being able to understand and connect with students and coaches alike.

    https://www.charlottecountryday.org/alumni

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    20 mins
  • The Power of Pink Posse - Clary Hilliard Gray
    Sep 28 2023

    Welcome to this special Homecoming edition of The Power of the Country Day Story. Join Drew Witman as he talks to Clary Hilliard Gray '00 about the creation of the Pink Posse. They take a walk down memory lane with Spirit Week themes. You'll also hear from current Country Day students about the power of the Pink Posse!
    The Homecoming 2023 activities are Friday, September 29th. We hope to see you there!

    https://www.charlottecountryday.org/alumni

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    18 mins
  • Madison Letts '15
    Sep 8 2023

    We are excited and honored to have Madison Letts back on campus to share with us her newly published book, I Don't Want You To Regret Anything.
    For their summer reading assignment, our Senior class read Madison's book and she was back on campus talking with students and teachers all about it.
    Between her class visits, we were able to get her on the Alumni Podcast. Take a listen!

    https://www.charlottecountryday.org/alumni

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    16 mins