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Tornado Talk at McCallie School65 | Dock Party Band at McCallie SchoolHenry Clark '25, Sid Cheemakoti, Stuart Brown '25 and Colin Sanders '25 make up the Dock Party Band are all day students at McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee2025-05-0814 min
Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastMcCallie International Travel: From “Other” to “Brother”McCallie School’s international travel opportunities have expanded significantly over the past few years, with the goal of making at least one travel venture a part of every student’s McCallie experience. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, students Alex Hyde ’25 and Asa Hedrick ’27, discuss withteachers and tour leaders Frank Watkins and Will Honeycutt recent trips they took and how those trips opened their eyes and their minds to how they see and relate to people from other countries and cultures. Sumner McCallie, Dean ofFaculty and Curriculum, hosts the discussion.2025-05-0752 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School64 | Life as an Actor at McCallie with Jack Rogers '25Jack Rogers '25 is a day student at McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee.2025-05-0115 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School63 | Exclusive Interview with McCallie Head Soccer Coach Chris CushenberryChris Cushenberry teaches math and is the Head Soccer Coach at McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee.2025-04-1628 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastTeaching Space For Boys – Now and 40 Years From NowOver the past year, as McCallie School begins to examine itsneed for new academic space on campus, a group of teachers visited schools throughout the nation to see how they design and use academic and common spaces. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Drew Read, Chief Development Officer, Dean of Faculty of Curriculum Sumner McCallie, Dean of Student Academics Chris Carpenter, Mathematics Department Chair Andrea Odle, and English Department Chair Sam Currin share what they learned from those visitsas well as their perspectives on McCallie’s space needs now and for many years tocome.2025-04-0936 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastMcCallie In Montana – A Transformational New ProgramA program that is “transformational for McCallie boys andthe broader McCallie community,” is slowly being rolled out to students and alumni on the high plains of Montana. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Carter Newbold, Director of Board Relations and Strategy, talks with teachers Duke Richey and Bart Wallin, as well as students William McDowell andElijah Cooper, about their experiences in McCallie’s newest offering – McCallie in Montana.2025-03-0648 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School61 | Winner of McCallie/GPS Got Talent Sean Clark '26Sean Clark '26 is a boarding student at McCallie School from Rogers, Arkansas..2025-02-2718 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastHead of School Christmas Message to StudentsThis episode of Stories from the Ridge features Head of School Lee Burns’ annual Christmas message to the student body,
delivered December 11, 2024. Mr. Burns donned a ball cap from each of the 12 schools that recently made the college football playoffs and urged McCallie students to examine what hats they are wearing and what teams they are following in the game of life. More information on his talk, including a full text, can be found at www.mccallie.org/news.
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Tornado Talk at McCallie School60 | Exclusive Interview with McCallie Football MVP Keylan Syam '25Keylan Syam '25 is a boarding student at McCallie School from Quebec, Canada.2024-12-1014 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastReflections And Joy: Candlelight Celebrates 40 Years
McCallie School’s annual Christmas musical performance known as Candlelight will celebrate its 40th year on the Ridge on Dec. 6 and 7, 2024. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Dr. James Harr, Director of Choral Programs and Director of Candlelight, sits down with Dr. Lew Cisto, retired Music Director who started Candlelight in 1985 when he first arrived on campus to teach music, and with Ben Sanders ’99, who performed in six Candlelights, to discuss the history of Candlelight, reflect on its importance in the culture and traditions of McCallie, and share a lot of heartwarming stories. Hank Hopp...2024-11-2046 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastYoung Alumni Discuss Politics, Civility, and Respect
This episode of Stories from the Ridge features two McCallie alumni, John Harris, Class of ’08, and
J.T. Wu, Class of ’12 – both of whom recently threw their hats in the ring to run for state political offices – talking about their approach to politics and public service. The two recently visited McCallie to talk with students about
why they entered politics and how they tried to instill civility and respect in those races. Sumner McCallie, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, conducts the interview.
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Tornado Talk at McCallie School59 | What is a McCallie SPIRITUAL with Khamani Dillard '25Khamani Dillard '25 is a boarding student at McCallie School from Memphis, Tennessee.2024-11-0419 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastA Stroll Through McCallie’s History With George Hazard Jr. ‘64
In early October, 2024, George Hazard Jr., Class of 1964,
was named McCallie School’s 2024 Distinguished Alumnus, the highest award. McCallie bestows. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Mr. Hazard talks about his days as a McCallie student, teacher, and administrator – and about writing When We Came to the Ridge, the history of McCallie’s founding and early days. And he reflects on what makes McCallie so special and the teachers, administrators, and alumni who have contributed to its success over the years.
2024-10-1746 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastSmart Phones and McCallie BoysOne of the most pressing and vexing issues facing McCallie
administrators – and administrators of all schools – is the question of the usage and role of smart phones among students. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns is joined by Upper School Principal Hank
Hopping and Middle School Principal Scotty Jones as they discuss this challenging issue. They share personal and professional insights as well as discuss some ideas that McCallie administrators are considering for the spring
2025 semester.
2024-09-1327 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie Podcast2024 Opening Convocation Talk By Lee BurnsOn Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, welcomed 999 students to the 120th school year of McCallie School. This episode of Stories From the Ridge features that talk, which was delivered in the Spencer McCallie III Quadrangle. A news story as well as a full video of the event can be found here: https://www.mccallie.org/news/news-details/~board/news-from-the-ridge/post/mccallie-convocation-2024
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2024-08-1520 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThe Gold Medal Way of Making Friends: Charles Battle ’60 and the Atlanta OlympicsWhile the attention of the nation and the world is turning
to Paris and the 2024 Olympics, we step back in time for some Gold Medal winning stories of the 1996 Olympics which were held in Atlanta, just down the road from McCallie’s Chattanooga campus. In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Charles Battle ’60 shares insider stories – and some long-held secrets – about his critical role in Atlanta’s bid for the Olympics and the ensuing
successful games, which placed Atlanta on the map as a leading international city. Charles’ tells stories about how he, as a member of the famous Atlan...2024-07-201h 02Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThe Emmett Till Story: The Rev. Wheeler Parker Visits McCallie SchoolThe Emmett Till Story Part II: Elder Parker Visits McCallie School
The Rev. Wheeler Parker, the last surviving member of the family of Emmett Till, who was with Emmett when he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, visited McCallie School on March 13, 2024 to share his story as a first-hand witness to history. He came to campus as a guest speaker as part of the Mandela Fellow Endowed Fund, a fund established by alumni to enhance students’ understanding of what it means to be an agent of hope, reconciliation, and social justice. In this edition of Stories from the Ri...2024-03-2249 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastMichaels-Dickson Scholars Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary The Michaels-Dickson Scholars Program, which has transformed McCallie School’s boarding programs into one of the top such programs in the nation, celebrated its 25th anniversary in late February, 2024. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 is joined
by other top administrators – including two who were involved at the very beginning of the program -- and by a Trustee who was one of the two the first Michaels-Dickson Scholars. They reflect on the success and growth of the program over the past quarter century, and share their thoughts about the future. A full story on...2024-03-1232 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastMichaels-Dixson Scholars Program Celebrates 25th AnniversaryThe Michaels-Dickson Scholars Program, which has transformed McCallie School’s boarding program into one of the top such programs in the nation, celebrated its 25th anniversary in late February, 2024. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 is joined
by other top administrators – including two who were involved at the very beginning of the program -- and by a Trustee who was one of the two first Michaels-Dickson Scholars. They reflect on the success and growth of the program over the past quarter century, and share their thoughts about the future. A full story on the M...2024-03-1232 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastWrestlers Celebrate a Championship Season
For the first time in 31 years, McCallie’s Wrestling team has
won both the traditional State of Tennessee title, plus the State duals. And on
top of that, the team under Head Coach Jake Yost beat cross-town rival and
defending State champion Baylor for the first time in 19 years. In this edition
of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns sits down with Coach Yost
and two of the senior wrestlers, Carson Gentle and James Cross to discuss the
exciting wins and the hard work and mental discipline behind them. And they
look forward to th...2024-02-2327 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThe Changing Landscape of College AdmissionsThe college admissions process is in the midst of perhaps the most profound and impactful series of changes in several decades, and navigating these changes is becoming more challenging for students, parents, and counselors, according to Abbie Roberts, who in August assumed the role of Director of College Counseling at McCallie. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Ms. Roberts is joined by Head of School Lee Burns ’87, in discussing the changing and complicated college admissions landscape and how it affects McCallie students.2024-02-1329 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastMcCallie At Carnegie HallA dozen members of McCallie’s Men’s
Chorus will perform on what many consider to be the world’s most important stage – Carnegie Hall in New York on February 18, 2024. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 talks with Dr. James Harr '92, Director of Choral Programs, about the upcoming concert, which will feature choral groups from several schools and universities in the U.S. and abroad (including from McCallie’s sister school, GPS). The two also discuss
McCallie’s choral music program as well as the whole fine arts program at McCallie.Tickets to...2024-02-0122 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastT-Term – A Venture In How Boys Learn
McCallie’s Tornado Term – T-Term for short – has become a
special part of the school’s culture and an important way McCallie boys expand their learning experience beyond the traditional classroom. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 is joined by Upper School Principal Hank Hopping and Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie in a
discussion of T-Term, its role and purpose in the school’s curriculum, and its growing popularity among students. Stories from faculty and students about two of the T-Term offerings also are included (note: the recordings of the stude...2024-01-1534 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastCoach Ralph Potter -- Championship PreviewRalph Potter and Lee Burns Discuss State Championship Game
For the first time in history, McCallie will face cross-town
rival Baylor School for the State of Tennessee Division II-AAA football championship on Thursday, Nov. 30, at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. As the excitement builds along the Ridge, Head Coach Ralph Potter ’81, sat down with Head of School Lee Burns ’87 on Monday, Nov. 27, in the Podcast Studio to talk about the game and Coach Potter’s coaching style, philosophy, and his perspective
on competing for his fifth state title. For more details about Thursday’s game can be found...2023-11-2720 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastTheater Program Off To Roaring Start
McCallie’s Theater/Musical program is off to a great start for the 2023-24 school year, with its fallplays in both the Upper School and Middle School attracting record numbers of participants
and stand-room-only crowds. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, talks with Chelsea Padro, Director of Theater and Musicals, and Jared Eddy, Middle School Theater Instructor. Both are new to McCallie this year and they talk about their teaching/directing styles, their impressions of the talent in the student body, the enhanced McCallie/GPS partnership, and their plans for the remainder of t...2023-11-1625 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastSummer Travel -- Beyond The Ridge
International Travel As Part of the McCallie Experience
International travel, especially mission and cultural trips
during the summer, has long been an important part of McCallie’s curriculum. In this edition of Stories From the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, and Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie discuss the purpose of the travel program and hear from students and faculty who participated in several trips
last summer.
2023-11-1330 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastTwo Prominent Alumni Share Stories of McCallie -- and LifeTwo Alumni Share their Stories -- Two prominent McCallie alumni -- Sam Balloff '41 -- who just turned 100 -- and Don Welch '58, share wonderful stories about their lives and their days on the Ridge. For more expanded versions of these interviews, visit McCallie's podcast page: www.mccallie.org/podcast2023-09-2654 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastHead of School Opening Talk August 16 2023
Head of School Lee Burns ’87 welcomes 977 students to the
119th school year at McCallie School.
2023-08-1816 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastAudrey Smith discusses her two decades of fun at McCallieAudrey Smith, who, as Director of Events – or as she calls it, Director of Fun – has worked with hundreds of alumni and friends of McCallie on events such as Reunion Weekends and class gatherings, has retired. Her last day at McCallie was June 30, but before leaving campus, she sat down in the podcast studio and talked about her career on the Ridge. Joined by Steve Hearn '74, Vice President of Advancement, Smith shares stories and her perspective on her job.
In the podcast, Smith and Hearn are joined by Chair of the Board of Trustees Gary Welch '87 an...2023-07-0631 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastTwo Top Administrators Discuss McCallie Careers and Their Upcoming Moves to Other PositionsTwo of McCallie’s most prominent and respected administrators have announced that they will be transitioning to other posts for the 2023-24 school year. Kenny Sholl, who presently serves as Assistant to the Head of School, and Steve Hearn ‘74, Vice President for Advancement, have announced that they will step down from those positions at the end of this school year. Mr. Sholl will become Executive Director of Athletics and Special Assistant to the Head of School, and Mr. Hearn will become a traveling ambassador for McCallie, visiting alumni and friends of the school, keeping them informed and connected to McCal...2023-06-0137 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastMcCallie administrators discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligenceAs access to new artificial intelligence (AI) programs, such as ChatGPT, make their way into the academic arena, many educators, especially those in middle and high schools, are becoming concerned about AI’s dangers to student learning and the threat of plagiarism. But McCallie School sees many positive benefits to the program for both students and teachers. That’s one of the many insights on the rise of AI programs that the school’s administrators discuss in the latest edition of Stories from the Ridge, McCallie’s podcast series.
In this podcast, Head of School Lee Burns '87, Upp...2023-05-1724 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School37 | LIVE from McCallie Middle School with Bart Wallin '99LIVE from the McCallie Middle School with Bart Wallin '992023-05-0517 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School34 | Spirituality at McCallie with Chaplain Josh DeitrickSpiritual Life with Chaplain Josh Deitrick2023-03-1421 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastSpring Sports Preview – Coaches of Spring Varsity Sports Discuss The Upcoming SeasonWith a legacy of state and regional championships to live up to, McCallie’s 2023 spring athletic season is promising to be one of the best in many years. That’s the predictions of the coaches who will lead six varsity teams this season.
In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, the coaches – Mike Wood of Track and Field, Tim Costo of Baseball, Sean McCourt of Crew (Rowing), Eamon Thornton ’02, Lacrosse, Chris Cushenbery of Soccer, and Jeff Clark ’91, Tennis – discuss their upcoming seasons, their coaching philosophies, and share some thoughts on championship rings, after-game meals, and other insider deta...2023-03-131h 08Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastBoomerang Boarders – A Discussion Among Boarding Alumni Who Live in ChattanoogaIn the 1990s, at the 90th birthday party for Chalmers MacIllwaine ’21, a group of McCallie boarding alumni who had returned to Chattanooga as graduates to live and raise their families, started an informal gathering, which they called Boomerang Boarders. The group has grown to more than 100, and continues to gather on campus to catch up with each other, renew friendships, and welcome new Boomerangers.
In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, four of those Boomerang Boarders, Henry Hennegar ’57, Drew Read ’89, John Ashe ’91, and Peterson Hostetler ’02, share their stories about the Boomerangers and recall life as boarders in their v...2023-02-2434 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThe storied history of McCallie's Dr Pepper ClassicMcCallie's Dr Pepper Classic, now in its eighth year, has quickly become a wintertime tradition on campus and part of the school’s unique culture. In this podcast, former Head Basketball coach John Shulman discusses the history of the showcase and shares some of his favorite stories. He is joined by Audrey Smith, Director of Events, who has helped bring all the hundreds of pieces of the event together into a fun-filled weekend for players and spectators alike, and Mark Wiedmer, a member of McCallie’s Communications Department, who as a sports columnist for the Chattanooga Times Free Press has...2023-02-0130 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThe Role of Men in Today's CultureThe changing role of men in today’s culture and how boys and men adjust to the challenges it presents is the topic of the latest edition of McCallie School’s podcast, Stories From The Ridge.
In this informative discussion, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, is joined by David Thomas, Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, and Glenn Breazeale, Director of Alpine Camp for Boys in Mentone, Alabama, to discuss the issues boys and men are facing in the post-COVID world. They continue the conversation begun in a December 2022, podcast with Richard Reeves of the...2023-01-2536 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastWinter Sports Update: Championships In SightThe winter sports season at McCallie is already underway and will get in full swing in early January with several of the six varsity teams setting their sights on championship trophies. In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Mark Wiedmer '76 of the Communications Department talks with the six varsity coaches about the winter season. They share their expectations and some of their coaching philosophies.2022-12-151h 06Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThe Emmitt Till Story: American History And McCallie “Connections”When McCallie student Jonathan Manta ’23 began working on a history project on the 1954 murder of Emmitt Till last spring, he discovered how McCallie School “connections” can literally bring history to life. That’s the topic of this moving podcast discussion of how McCallie alumnus Jason Walker ’92, arranged an interview for Jonathan with Mr. Walker’s father-in-law, who was Emmitt Till’s cousin, neighbor and close friend. The podcast features Jonathan, Mr. Walker, and McCallie History teacher Dr. Duke Richey ’86 discussing details of the tragic murder of 14-year-old Emmitt Till, as well as details of how Jonathan’s award-winning history project was develo2022-12-0842 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastHonor, Truth, Duty ... And a Touch of Grace: Dr. Jay Wellons ’87, Discusses His New Book and His Job As a NeurosurgeonNot only is he the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is recognized as one of the nation’s top neurologists, Dr. Jay Wellons, a 1987 graduate of McCallie, is now a best-selling author.
His book, All that Moves Us: A Pediatric Neurosurgeon, His Young Patients, And Their Stories of Grace and Resilience, was released to positive reviews and strong sales this fall.
In November, Dr. Wellons visited McCallie for the first time in several years, meeting students in English and Science classes as well as speaking in Chapel. He...2022-11-2827 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastOf Boys and Men: A Podcast Discussion With Dr. Richard ReevesOf Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What To Do About It, by Dr. Richard Reeves, was released earlier this fall to strong positive reviews. New York Times Columnist David Brooks said the book “is a landmark, one of the most important books of the year, not only because it is a comprehensive look at the male crisis, but also because it searches for the roots of that crisis and offers solutions.”
Dr. Brooks, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, discusses the book and some of his recommendations in the...2022-11-1849 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School26 | Chinese, Death Metal and Traveling the World with Carson MurphyFeaturing McCallie School's Chinese Teacher, Carson Murphy.2022-11-0833 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastDear William Author David Magee Discusses Addiction, Recovery, and HealingDavid Magee, author of the national bestseller memoir Dear William, a nationally recognized motivational speaker and parent of two McCallie alumni, returned to campus in late October to speak to students and parents. His presentations recounted the death of William, class of 2008, to drugs, his other son, Hudson’s (class of 2010) struggles and recovery, and his family’s establishment of the William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi.
During his visit to McCallie and GPS, Mr. Magee sat down in McCallie’s podcast studio with Head of School Lee Burns ’87 and Director of Counseli...2022-11-0224 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastSocial Media And McCallie's Counseling Program with Trey Tucker '98Trey Tucker '98, Associate Director of Counseling and English Teacher, recently surpassed one million followers on his TikTok account in which he provides short inspirational guidance on improving one's mental health and well-being.
In the latest edition of our Stories From the Ridge podcast, Mr. Tucker discusses with Upper School Principal Hank Hopping how he has used a social media site that often is criticized as a platform for well-being and growth. He also has branched out into Instagram and YouTube. In this discussion, Mr. Tucker and Mr. Hopping also discuss McCallie's counseling program and how students...2022-10-2631 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School23 | Pizza, Music and Alabama Football with Tommie Lewis from McCallie's Dining HallTommie Lewis is the master pizza creator at McCallie and is from Selma, Alabama.2022-09-2014 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThree Teachers Share Their 2022 Faculty Enrichment Travel StoriesIn this podcast, Sumner McCallie, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, who administers the summer travel grant program, talks with three faculty members about their travel experiences last summer. Adam Tolar '96, Michael McCallie, and Will Givens share some wonderful stories, but more importantly, they share how the summer travel grants enabled them to return to the classroom this fall with new ideas and new inspirations.2022-09-1945 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastGolf, Rowing, Cross Country and Football Coaches Discuss This Fall’s SeasonThe fall sports season is already shaping up as a strong one as two teams, football and cross country, are trying for record four-in-a-row state championships, and the other two, golf and rowing are promising strong, competitive seasons.
Coaches from the four fall sports recently sat down with Mark Wiedmer ’76, a new member of McCallie’s Communications staff, to discuss the upcoming season. Head Football Coach Ralph Potter '81, Cross Country Coach Mike Wood, Golf Coach Rob Riddle, and Assistant Rowing Coach Paul Marrion, share their perspectives on the season, which is already underway, and recall some past...2022-09-0239 min
Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastMcCallie Motorsports: Building a Race Car, McCallie StyleRecent graduates David Dalton '22 and Rowdy Stephens '22 talk with Skip Brock '68 about their shared passion for cars and racing. The discussion is hosted by the Director of Digital Communications Deanna Luna, of McCallie's Communications and Marketing Department.
In August 2021, David and Rowdy expressed an interest in re-restarting a car club at McCallie, and serendipitously, alumnus and Board of Trustees member Skip Brock had expressed an interest in working with students on building a race car. Thus began a year-long collaboration. In the episode, the students discuss their process for building the car, including meticulously...2022-05-2639 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastChet LeSourd and Bob Bires: On Teaching, McCallie and RetirementIn this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, talks with two of McCallie’s most respected teachers, Chet LeSourd ’72 and Bob Bires. Mr. LeSourd will retire at the end of May after 43 years on the Ridge, and Mr. Bires retired two years during the first phase of the COVID pandemic when the school was in lockdown and it was impossible to give him a proper send-off.
Prior to recording the podcast on May 16, 2022, Mr. LeSourd gave his final Upper School Chapel talk as a member of the faculty, an event attended by many f...2022-05-2042 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School19 | Frank Sinatra, Face Plants and Shakespeare with New Co-Host David Moseley '23David Moseley '23, next year's new co-host, offers a laughter-filled look into Shakesphere, rock bands, diving at McCallie, and a sad goodbye to graduating host Jacob Belisle '22 as he heads to TCU in the fall.2022-05-1635 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastMeet Megan Cover, GPS Head of SchoolThe latest edition of Stories from the Ridge features the new Head of School at GPS, Megan Cover, in a conversation with McCallie’s Head of School Lee Burns ’87. The two discuss the special relationship of McCallie and GPS and share ideas for enhancing some coordinate programs in the future. And Ms. Cover shares with the McCallie community the story of her professional career, from a French/German teacher in Philadelphia to the head of one of the nation’s top girls’ schools.2022-05-0520 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School18 | Life as an Athlete at McCallie with Zach Chari '24Sophomore lacrosse and football player Zach Chari ’24, joins Wes and Jacob mid-season for a look into lacrosse, the McCallie athletic experience, and what brings success and friendships both on and off the field.2022-05-0417 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School17 | Hilarious Classroom Stories, Dorm Memories and Being the First Female Dorm Head with Callie BurnsMcCallie’s first female dorm head, Callie Burns, give her hilarious recount of classroom stories, dorm memories, and her take on the all boys experience.2022-04-2226 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastBaseball Talk – Three McCallie ‘Titans’ Share Stories, LaughsWith the varsity baseball stadium being named the Kenny Sholl Stadium, and the dugouts being named for Hank Hopping and Bill Eiselstein, the three titans of McCallie baseball sat down on a recent spring afternoon as the baseball team was practicing and shared their thoughts and stories about baseball at McCallie. Steve Hearn ’74, Vice President of Advancement, hosts the discussion, which is full of laughs and wonderful memories.2022-04-2247 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastNumber One in Nation: A Discussion With Varsity Tennis Coach Jeff Clark '91Ranked as the top high school team in the nation, McCallie’s Blue Tornado Tennis Team is off to a great start this year. Head of School Lee Burns ’87 and Varsity Tennis Coach Jeff Clark ’91 recently sat down to discuss the number one ranking and the team’s prospects, and that lively, informative discussion is available in the latest edition of McCallie’s Stories from the Ridge podcast series. The two, who were both top-level tennis players at McCallie to discuss the 2022 team, its season so far and the prospects for the remainder of the season, and they recall other grea...2022-03-2820 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastAcademics at McCallie: An Administrative PerspectiveMcCallie School is a place in which boys are comfortable, and one of the duties of teachers is to make them uncomfortable. That is what creates learning and growth, and it is something done with care and intention. That’s one of the many observations about McCallie’s academic program made on a podcast featuring three top administrators – Head of School Lee Burns ’87, Assistant Head of School Kenny Sholl, and Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie – that discusses the school’s faculty and academic program.
The informative and entertaining discussion of the academic program is the conclusion of...2022-03-1053 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastTornado Term: From Cybersecurity to HorsemanshipMcCallie’s innovative Tornado Term, which allows Upper School students to take a deep dive into special interests or topics over a two-week period every January, has become one of the most popular parts of the school’s curriculum. In the latest episode of McCallie’s Stories from the Ridge podcast series, that topic is discussed, especially the most recent T-Term (as it is informally called).
In the podcast, Chris Carpenter ’96, Dean of Student Academics, who oversees the T-Term program, discusses the concept and implementation of T-Term with Spanish Teacher Chip Arnold ’90, who leads a T-Term course on Souther...2022-02-2435 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastTeacher Stevie Ray Dallimore Heads to BroadwayStevie Ray Dallimore, Director of Theater at McCallie, will head to New York in the next few days where he will be the understudy for actor Daniel Craig in the upcoming Broadway production of Macbeth, directed by Sam Gold.
In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Mr. Dallimore discusses his role as understudy, what it entails, and how he got the offer. He also reflects on his nine years leading McCallie’s theater department and how that experience has helped him as an actor. He plans to return to the Ridge once the show ends its 15-w...2022-02-1629 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastFrom Pep Band to Handbells: The Many Parts of McCallie’s Music ProgramThe many and varied music offerings, from the pep band to private vocal lessons, is the topic of the latest in a series of podcasts examining McCallie’s academic departments. Michael Ake, Chair of the Music Department sits down with Sumner McCallie, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, to discuss the various offerings and objectives of the department. Mr. Ake uses the annual Christmas performance known as Candlelight to highlight the many aspects of the Music Department, and how practice, practice, practice, results in outstanding performances by groups as varied as handbells, the McCallie/GPS Chorus, and classical guitars.2022-01-2058 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School12 | California Dreamin', College Football and Southern Living with Brian Moore '22As we bring in the second semester, Brian Moore ’22, from San Francisco, California, joins one of our hosts, Wes Spykerman, for an in-depth look into the California lifestyle, adjusting to McCallie and the south, and the college football hype.2022-01-1014 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastHistory: A way of understanding oneselfClasses that are fun, flexible and filled with humility is the objective of McCallie’s History Department, say three of the school’s history teachers in the latest podcast series that examines McCallie’s academic disciplines. The podcast is part of McCallie’s Stories from the Ridge growing podcast series and can be found by searching for “McCallie Stories from the Ridge” on major podcast platforms. In the podcast, the teachers let us in on some of their professional secrets they use to keep students engaged. Joining Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie for the timely discussion are Department C...2022-01-071h 01Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastFine Arts At McCallie: A Way To Self-DiscoveryMcCallie’s Stories from the Ridge podcast series that has focused on the academic disciplines continues with a look at the Fine Arts Department. Three of the school’s arts teachers discuss how arts are taught at McCallie, how creativity is nurtured, and how arts are used as a springboard for self-discovery and problem solving for McCallie boys.
The podcast, featuring Department Chair Paul Merrion and teachers Suzanne Mortimer and Will Givens, is hosted by Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie.2021-12-161h 01Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastMath: A (Fun!) Problem Solving ProcessMath at McCallie is not an exercise in learning numbers and equations, but instead, it is “a philosophy, a practice of logic” and a “way to think.” And it is fun. That’s the message of four of McCallie’s math teachers as they discuss their academic discipline in the latest edition of McCallie’s podcast series examining the various academic departments at the school.
Hosted by Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie, this podcast features Department Chair Rob Lyons and teachers Cary Hubbard, Andrea Odle and Byron McCague.2021-12-0959 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastChampionship Week: A Conversation With Lee Burns and Ralph PotterAs the McCallie community prepares for the Blue Tornado football team’s game Thursday, December 2, for the state championship, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 sits down with Coach Ralph Potter ’81 to discuss the upcoming game, the legacy of football at McCallie, and the prospects for the game against Montgomery Bell Academy. Coach Potter shares his coaching philosophy, and the two stress the importance of the McCallie community cheering the team on as they play for the championship in Chattanooga’s Finley stadium.2021-11-2915 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School11 | Guitar, Family Legacies and Candlelight with Levi Lebovitz '22Seven-year day student, Levi Lebovitz ’22, offers hilarious insight into McCallie’s Christmas Concert, music department, and family legacy along with a stunning guitar demonstration that you do not want to miss.2021-11-2918 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastBible Department: A Discussion With Dr. David EastmanA new book (his fourth) by Dr. David Eastman, the Sherril Chair of Bible and head of the Bible Department, is the topic of the latest in a series of podcasts examining the various academic departments of McCallie. In this episode, Dr. Eastman is joined by Dr. Sal Musumeci, one of McCallie’s history teachers, as well as Sumner McCallie, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, in a discussion of the book, North African Christianity, Turning Points in the Development of the Church. They also talk about the Bible Department, how McCallie teaches Biblical subjects to students of many different fa...2021-11-2655 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastLanguages: More than ImmersionMcCallie’s goal is for students to not simply “learn” a second or third language, but to “acquire” it, and by doing so to understand the cultures and personal perspectives of people in other parts of the world. That’s one of the themes touched on in a podcast discussion among four language teachers at McCallie. The discussion is part of McCallie’s Stories from the Ridge podcast series on academic departments.
The latest podcast features Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie talking with the language teachers about their teaching methods and the importance of language proficiency in...2021-11-181h 04Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastEnglish Department: Grammar and Literature ReexaminedThe way in which McCallie students learn to write and to appreciate and understand literature has changed over the years, but the objectives remain the same. That’s the message of three of McCallie’s English teachers in this wide-ranging discussion of many themes related to how English is taught.
The discussion is hosted by Sumner McCallie, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, and features Sam Currin ’03, Chair of the Department who is in his 11th year at McCallie, Erin Tocknell, in her 14th year and who teaches sophomore-level courses, and legendary teacher Bill Jamieson, in his 40th year t...2021-11-041h 02Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastA New Way of Teaching ScienceCollaboration, moving around, not expecting teachers to know all the answers, even learning to appreciate failure ... those are some of the characteristics of new methods of teaching science that members of McCallie’s Science Department are using to educate a new generation of scientists and citizens. And they are topics that are discussed in this edition of McCallie’s Stories From the Ridge podcast series.
The Science Department podcast is hosted by Sumner McCallie, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, and features Michael Lowry, in his 28th year on the Ridge, and who serves as department chair, Dr. Kara...2021-10-271h 04Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastSquash: What It Is, How It is Played, and Its Role in McCallie’s Varsity Athletic OfferingsSquash, McCallie’s newest varsity sport, is the topic of this edition of Stories from the Ridge. Head of School Lee Burns ’87 introduces the new head varsity squash coach, Dan Sharplin, who discusses his reasons for coming to Chattanooga to lead this growing part of the school’s athletic offerings. Mr. Sharplin, who comes to the Ridge via his native New Zealand and Boston, shares his vision for McCallie’s squash program and how he sees it as a way to introduce squash to other high schools in the Southeast. He and Mr. Burns also share their vision for a squash...2021-10-1818 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School08 | McCallie Football, Canada and Rivalry Week with Kenzy Paul '22Kenzy Paul'22 from Montreal, Quebec recounts his journey from Canada to McCallie, the excitement and anticipation around Baylor-McCallie Rivalry Week, and the differences between American and Canadian football.2021-09-2817 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThe Ed Johnson ProjectIn this podcast, leaders of The Ed Johnson Project, along with a McCallie history teacher, discuss the story of Ed Johnson, who was lynched on Chattanooga’s Walnut Street Bridge more than a century ago, and the five-year effort by community volunteers that has resulted in a memorial being placed near the bridge to commemorate Mr. Johnson and the attorneys who defended him.
The podcast also discusses the role the Rev. T.H. McCallie, one of the founders of McCallie, played in trying to prevent the lynching and how he offered shelter on the school’s campus to o...2021-09-141h 00Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastRecollections of 9/11: Students Discuss their AP U.S. History Project and Perspectives of the Attacks that Shook the WorldFor the past eight years, students in Dr. Duke Richey’s Advanced Placement U.S. History classes have been collecting stories from family members, friends, and acquaintances about the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. To mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks, the students have launched a website that will be updated weekly throughout the year. That website can be found here: https://www.mccallie.org/911project
Four of those students sat down with Dr. Richey to discuss the project and share their perspectives of the tragic attacks on America. The students ar...2021-09-0853 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastFrom McCallie to Hollywood: Darren Moorman Discusses his Movies And His Days Teaching At McCallieFormer McCallie teacher Darren Moorman is receiving worldwide acclaim for the latest movie he produced, Blue Miracle, starring Dennis Quaid, and now streaming on Netflix. Mr. Moorman, who taught Bible in the early 1990s under the guidance of John Strang, left the Ridge in the late 90s for Hollywood, where he gained fame as an actor before becoming a successful movie producer, concentrating on faith-based topics.In June, Mr. Moorman visited McCallie and hammed it up with his old friend John Marcellis ’85, Director of Weekend Activities, talking about their time on campus and Mr. Moorman’s early vent...2021-07-2047 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School04 | Broken Bones, Lacrosse and a Surprise Announcement with Jacob Belisle '22Jacob Belisle '22, a boarder from Texas, dives into sports, being the third brother in his family to attend McCallie and gets surprised with a special announcement.2021-05-1412 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastIt’s spring on the Ridge, and a young McCallie man’s fancy turns to thoughts of ... Quack, Quack.That’s the sound being heard more across campus often as student anticipation grows for the annual Duck Day, in which students are dismissed from classes to enjoy the campus, the formal opening of the Lake, organized games, and just generally enjoying the springtime.
Duck Day, along with another McCallie springtime tradition, the senior prank, are the topics of this edition of Stories from the Ridge. In early April 2021, Assistant Head of School Kenny Sholl sat in the Quadrangle with Upper School Principal Hank Hopping, Vice President of Advancement Steve Hearn ’74, and Dean of Admission Jim Daughdrill ’05 to sha...2021-04-1550 min
Tornado Talk at McCallie School02 | What in the World is Duck Day?! with Sammy Barr '21President of Keo Kio, Sammy Barr '21, explains what Duck Day is all about, tips for freshman at McCallie and being an RA in Pressly Dorm.2021-04-1509 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThe Resiliency of BoysHow have boys – specifically McCallie boys – fared during the COVID pandemic and all the social and educational changes that have occurred over the past year? Five McCallie teachers and administrators sat down recently to talk about that question, and the discussion was surprisingly upbeat – and it led to a broader discussion of how McCallie boys have changed over the past couple of decades. Boys, they concluded, are resilient, adaptive, and appreciative. They’ve learned to grow in adversity, and have become nicer . . . and taller. Joining Head of School Lee Burns ’87 and Assistant Head of School Kenny Sholl in this enlighteni...2021-04-0846 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThree Alumni Share Their Experiences of Being Gay at McCallieThe “super-formative” high school years are challenging to all teenagers, but for those who are also recognizing an emerging identity of being gay or bisexual, the anxiety can be significantly increased. During a Zoom webinar with faculty and staff in late February 2021, Alumni Alex Hostetler ’09, of New York, Boyd Jackson ‘09 and Scott Woods ’02, both of Washington, discussed their experiences of being gay at McCallie. They shared their struggles to reconcile their sexual identity with their religious faiths, their families, their fellow McCallie students, and their teachers. This panel discussion was part of McCallie’s “Belonging at McCallie” initiative which is designed to en...2021-03-1844 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastDiversity at McCallie – A Conversation With Members of the Black Alumni Steering CommitteeMcCallie School has made a lot of progress in fully embracing and including its students of color, but more work remains. That’s one of the assessments delivered by three members of the school’s newly formed Black Alumni Steering Committee who joined Head of School Lee Burns ’87 for a conversation about the school’s Moving Forward Together As Brothers initiative. The alumni – Johnny Graham ‘95, Charles Green ‘06, and Keenan Hale ‘11 – provide focused perspectives on the issues facing the school. The alumni also speak with pride about the new mentoring program that they all participate in which pairs Black alumni with McCallie stud...2021-02-2643 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastHeard at McCallie: Otis Redding, George Clinton, The BoDeans, And Many More!“I would say there’s no school in the country that has had a musical history that McCallie has had . . . as far as having all these great performers come to campus,” says John Marcellis ’85, Director of Weekend Activities at McCallie. Steve Hearn ’74, Vice President of Advancement, agrees: “When you think about great music venues, places where great musical acts come together, . . . people don’t think of an independent school on Missionary Ridge being such a place where great acts perform. It is pretty amazing when you can go from the Dismembered Tennesseans to Luke Bryan and all the great acts in betwee...2021-02-0147 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastFinding The Balance: A conversation among three friends about the challenges of being a head of school in today’s changing worldHeads of three of the nation’s top independent schools – Lee Burns, of McCallie School, Kate Windsor, of Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Connecticut, and Greg O’Melia, of The Buckley School in New York City, discuss the challenges they face as they lead their schools through a period of social and political unrest -- as well as a pandemic that forced the closing of their campuses. They share their insights into how school heads must continuously work to express the mission, values, and traditions of their schools while at the same time adjusting to the realities and demands...2020-07-0136 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastHow much time should my son spend playing video games?That seems to be one of the major societal questions today for parents of teenage boys, and it is a question that McCallie teachers and counselors get asked frequently by parents. In this podcast, Headmaster Lee Burns '87 talks with Upper School Counselor Will Honeycutt and Middle School Principal Scotty Jones about this question and other questions that it spawns: how to set limits, how to have difficult conversations, how to “enter into their gaming world,” and how to find moderation and balance.2020-04-0225 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie Podcast“Listen Eloquently:” A Conversation With Jon Meacham About the Legacy of Senator Howard Baker and Lessons Our Nation Can Learn From Him TodayThe late Senator Howard Baker Jr. '43 would tell current Senators to “listen eloquently,” during the upcoming Senate trial of President Trump, Pulitizer Prize historian Jon Meacham '87 says in this timely discussion of Senator Baker. “Baker once said, ‘One of the keys to life is to listen eloquently . . . because it is just possible that the other guy might have something to offer,” Mr. Meacham said. In this discussion, he joins Dr. Duke Richey '86, Senator Howard Baker Jr. Chair of American History at McCallie, and McCallie Headmaster Lee Burns '87. They offer compelling insight into Senator Baker’s role in the...2020-01-2136 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastLet’s Put A MoonPie on the Moon: Wholesome and Irreverent Branding in the Age of Social MediaDeveloping a whole new generation of eaters for MoonPie, a nostalgic snack treat from Chattanooga Bakery, is a challenge shared by Dooley Tombras ‘00, President of The Tombras Group and Tory Johnston ‘83, Vice President of Marketing for Chattanooga Bakery. In this podcast they share the storied success of the “Out of This World” marketing campaign that has received national attention with Steve Hearn ‘74, McCallie Vice President for Advancement. Wacky and weird social media, as well as no-permission-needed pop culture sponsorships and memes, have resulted in record-breaking sales for MoonPies and national recognition for The Tombras Group’s branding approach. Dooley and Tory ref...2019-12-1735 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastChristmas Memories: Lew Cisto and James Harr '92 on the 35th anniversary of CandlelightJames Harr '92, McCallie's director of choral programs, talks with former McCallie Music Department Chair Lew Cisto about Candlelight — McCallie's musical celebration of Christmas and the holiday season. McCallie will be celebrating 35 years of Candlelight in 2019 with performances December 6 and 7 in the McCallie Chapel. Lew and James discuss the origins of Candlelight and how it helped spark the growth of the McCallie music program over the next three decades.2019-12-0227 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastProtecting the Scenic City: Senior Matthew Merritt talks with Allen McCallie '73 and Rick Montague '64 about Chattanooga's environmental historyMatthew Merritt is a senior boarding student and a member of the Class of 2020, and he is passionate about history and environmental issues. Listen in as Matthew hosts a conversation about Chattanooga's industrial history and efforts to clean up in recent years with alumni Allen McCallie '73 and Rick Montague '64, board members with the Southern Environmental Law Center. 2019-10-2145 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastRethinking education: Hardy Farrow '09 and Ricky Thomas and success through learningAfter earning his degree from George Washington University and working as a teacher for Teach for America, Hardy Farrow, a member of the class of 2009, founded the Let’s Innovate through Education program in Memphis. LITE helps Memphis-area minority and low-income students identify their skills and improve their city through entrepreneurial opportunities. Hardy’s work with LITE resulted in his being named to the Forbes magazine 30 Under 30 list in 2017. In this episode, Hardy speaks with Ricky Thomas, McCallie’s Dean of Community and Brotherhood, as they discuss what it takes to help students from all backgrounds learn and succeed.2019-10-1725 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastMaking Music: Sam Sims '80 and his career in the music industrySam Sims was a day student at McCallie and a member of the Class of 1980. He began performing music at McCallie and as a student at Morehouse College before making the move to build a career in music. Sam has performed for over 20 years with major artists such as Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, the Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, Boney James, George Duke and many more. In this episode, Sam and McCallie Director or Instrumental Music Brent Alverson discuss what it takes to build a career in music as well as Sam’s memories of making music at Mc...2019-10-1029 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastRivalry Week — Patrick Sholl '04 and John Brock '09 on McCallie football's 11-year run of dominance in the McCallie-Baylor gamePatrick Sholl, member of the Class of 2004, and John Brock, member of the class of 2009 were both part of the Blue Tornado’s epic 11-game winning streak over Baylor, and they will share their memories of that amazing run of success playing for coach Ralph Potter in a conversation with Mark Wiedmer, member of the Class of 1976 and a sports columnist for the Chattanooga Times Free Press.2019-09-2428 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastRivalry Week—Mark Brock '79, Ellis Gardner '79 and George Robinson '79 share memories of Blue Tornado footballThe McCallie-Baylor football game is a rivalry with more than a century of history and the highlight of Reunion weekend each fall.
In this episode we feature alumni Mark Brock, Ellis Gardner and George Robinson, three former football players from the Class of 1979 as they share their memories of Blue Tornado football and stories from this big rivalry.
Mark Wiedmer, member of the Class of 1976 and a sports columnist for the Chattanooga Times Free Press, leads this conversation as these men recall the fun, tradition and lessons learned playing football on the Ridge.2019-09-2426 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie Podcast"I Am Amazed" - A Conversation with Spencer McCallie IIIMcCallie School Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie talks with his uncle, former Headmaster Spencer McCallie III '55, about his time leading McCallie and his memories of life on the Ridge.2019-06-1830 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie Podcast"Here's to Good Reading" — Sumner McCallie and Margaret Wadley on McCallie Summer Reading 2019Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie and Librarian Margaret Wadley discuss the 2019 Summer Reading program for McCallie students. Sumner and Margaret put particular emphasis on the all-Middle School book, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba, and the Upper-School book, "Educated: A Memoir" by Tara Westover.2019-06-1834 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie Podcast"Atticus Finch: The Biography" — a conversation with author and historian Joseph Crespino '90Join Emory University history professor and author Joseph Crespino '90 and McCallie English teacher Bill Jamieson as they discuss Atticus FInch, the topic of Crespino's book "Atticus Finch: The Biography" about Harper Lee's famous character from "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Go Set a Watchman." 2019-06-1822 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie Podcast...And with the Dunk, it's Jim Suddath?!McCallie's own Caldwell Chair of Christian Ethics, Jim Suddath, talks with Senior (and student broadcaster) Patrick Warren about his time playing basketball at Duke University. Jim played (and scored in) a Final Four and a Championship game, and was part of Coach K's first team at Duke. Get in the March Madness spirit by listening to Jim and Patrick's conversation - complete with some NCAA Tournament predictions! 2019-03-2029 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastCollege Admission Truths, Myths, and AdviceJoin McCallie Director of College Counseling Jeff Kurtzman as he talks with Georgia Tech Director of Undergraduate Admission (and former McCallie Admissions team member) Rick Clark. Together, they'll talk about how to successfully navigate college admissions - sharing some truths and debunking some myths. 2019-03-1327 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThe Battle of Missionary Ridge with Kenny ShollJoin Civil War history buffs Assistant Headmaster Kenny Sholl and Research Coordinator Patrice Glass as they talk about The Battle of Missionary Ridge and how the historic events that happened on McCallie's campus helped shape the lives young men - from 1863 until today.2019-01-2532 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastThe Way to WellnessUpper School Chaplain Josh Deitrick and Director of Counseling Joel Coffman discuss wellness and the ways that the Counseling Center at McCallie approaches wellness with our students and faculty. 2019-01-2528 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie PodcastCharacter is Destiny - Men of Honor with Dr. Duke Richey '86Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie and Sen. Howard Baker '43 Chair of American History Dr. Duke Richey '86 discuss teaching history through examining character, using 1917 McCallie alumnus Ralph McGill as an example. Hear from Dr. Richey about teaching AP US History at McCallie. Many thanks to the Landon Lecture Series at Kansas State University for the use of the recording of Ralph McGill from the 1967 lecture he gave as part of the series. For more information about the Landon Lecture Series, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/landon/. 2019-01-2541 minStories from the Ridge, The McCallie Podcast"An Intellectual Foundation": A Conversation with Jon Meacham '87Headmaster Lee Burns '87 interviews his classmate and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham in a conversation about McCallie and what's next for Jon. 2019-01-2510 min