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Podcast: Steering the Ship – Episode 1 – A day in the life

Principal Nicholas Jones shares updates
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Jake Radcliffe, Chief Executive Officer • October 1, 2024
Jake Radcliffe
On the Arena floor, Principal Nicholas Jones points to the junior section during a pep rally. The first pep rally of the year was aloha-themed and took place Aug. 23. “I love the alma mater and the fight song,” Jones said. “It’s my favorite part of the pep rally every time.”
Jake Radcliffe

In the first episode of senior Jake Radcliffe and Principal Nicholas Jones’ new podcast “Steering the Ship,” Jones shares what his typical school day looks like, what he does in his time off work and news that he thinks students should know. Radcliffe started this podcast with Jones to give the principal an outlet to share regular updates. Look out for a second episode next month.

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Jake Radcliffe
Jake Radcliffe, Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer senior Jake Radcliffe leads the newspaper to success through writing and teamwork. This marks his third year as a staff member of Eagle Nation Online. Radcliffe is also a member of the Chamber and A Cappella choirs and the vice president of the Asian Student Association. Outside of school, he enjoys singing, reading, hanging out with friends, playing video games and being outdoors. This year, Radcliffe aims to expand ENO and ENT's marketing, grow his journalistic skills and prepare the staff for next year when he won't be here.
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