WMPH gives Mount Pleasant students on-air experience while preparing them for potential careers in media. Photos courtesy Brandywine School District
Airing Things Out Mount Pleasant High’s WMPH 91.7 puts students in the drive-time seat By Ken Mammarella
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ozens of Mount Pleasant High School students share their favorite songs and their most important concerns in an old-style but in-the-moment form: on the radio, specifically Super 91.7 WMPH. About 50 students who take radio journalism classes or belong to the WMPH Radio Club are also learning about potential media careers. “I love music so much, particularly classic rock,” said Vannah, a sophomore interviewed during a club meeting, pointing out her ELO T-shirt. “And I wanted to be part of the radio business.” She already has a weekly show named after the Traveling Wilburys.
“I thought it would be fun,” said Lucas, a freshman. “I wanted to share some of my favorites,” which for his “I Was Born in the Wrong Generation” show means songs more than 10 years old. “I was curious,” said Nana, another freshman. “And I jump into things I’m curious about. It’s cool.” Student are identified only with first names for WMPH programs, for their protection, explained Paul Wishengrad, the radio station manager and a career and technology education teacher at the North Wilmington school. That’s why their surnames are largely not used in this article. ►
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