RiZing Tide

RiZing Tide

Welcome to the RiZing Tide podcast where we spotlight and celebrate students in the Concord High School community. Everyone has a story to tell, and this is a place for students to tell theirs.

Episodes

Guest: Deb Nishimwe

June 9, 2025 • 58 mins
If you happened to catch Concord High School's recent production of Hadestown, then you know how lucky we are to have this guest in our studio.  Buckle up for a wild ride of an episode full of giggles, general merriment, farewells and one serious question about cultural identity. Congratulations to both our guest and to co-host Kelly Akimana on their upcoming graduation!

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Guest: Samuel Iranzi

May 22, 2025 • 51 mins
Shout-out to Mrs. Chilauskas for this amazing recommendation. As predicted, Sammy was an amazing guest on the podcast. Our conversation covered everything from a season-ending injury, slam dunks, real estate and an amazing poetry reading...with lots of other stuff in between.  Take a listen and enjoy getting to know this remarkable young man.
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Guest: Hunter Laclair

May 5, 2025 • 61 mins
Many thanks to Mrs. Rockwell for recommending this episode's guest. Hunter is the definition of a self-starter.  Listen to how an early interest in finance has blossomed into an amazing internship and lofty future plans that are absolutely within his reach.
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Guest: Maddy Beauregard

April 18, 2025 • 70 mins
This episode is dedicated to all those who have heard the words, "you can't do that...you're a girl" and to anyone else who has had to rise up against restrictions imposed upon them because of who they are.  Take a listen to Maddy's tale of accomplishments.
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Guests: Bryn Washburn and Harper Annicchiarico

April 4, 2025 • 48 mins
Today's episode started with a casual conversation that quickly revealed another amazing tale. Bryn shares her career goal and the very personal reasons behind her choice. Meanwhile, Harper holds a related story up her sleeve that she drops at the perfect moment.
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Guest: Dawson Hayes

March 21, 2025 • 52 mins
If you are looking for an amazing story of someone who has overcome challenging circumstances and is not only thriving but actually changing the world, then you just found it with CHS student Dawson Hayes! 
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Guests: Cali Mahon and Sophia Beauchesne

March 6, 2025 • 50 mins
Today's guests were recommended by Mr. Frank Harrison who teaches a unique course that has been a long-standing tradition at Concord High School.  After taking the course last year, both Cali and Sophia have served as student leaders this year.  They are both wonderful ambassadors for the program and are loaded with stories to tell.
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Guest: Nora Thapa

February 18, 2025 • 34 mins
RiZing Tide hits the road in this episode and records in front of an audience.  Today's guest shares her perspective on the influence of social media on younger students and cell phone policies in high schools.  Nora and Kelly, this episode's co-host, boldly express their thoughts on both of these hot-button topics in front of an audience of superintendents and school principals!
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Guest: Shaun Wicks

January 23, 2025 • 55 mins
Our guest for this episode is the first to be officially recommended by another student.  And it was a fine recommendation indeed.  Shaun is one of those special human beings who walks among us at Concord High School, spreading cheer, lifting spirits and finding ways to make others feel valued.
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Guest: Esha Camacho

January 10, 2025 • 48 mins
Recently featured in both the Concord Monitor and New Hampshire Chronicle, today's guest has been garnering a lot of well-deserved attention for her accomplishments.  And we're so excited that she was able to join us for a chat.  Esha is an amazing person who is selflessly using her talents to make our world better.
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Guest: Flannery Black-Ingersoll

December 19, 2024 • 46 mins
We're trying something different and calling this our first homecoming episode.  Flannery returns to Concord High for the first time in almost 10 years since graduating to catch us up on life after high school.  And what a life it is!  I knew when Flannery was a 5th grader in my class many years ago that she would change the world and she ABSOLUTELY is doing just that.
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Guest: Emilio Pascual

December 6, 2024 • 48 mins
Many thanks to Mr. Canale for his recommendation of today's guest.  Emilio's laser focus on his goals - both short and long term - really impressed Mr. Canale when Emilio was in his class last year.  The sharing of his story also reveals that Emilio is an honorable young man of remarkable character.
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Guest: Jacob Breau

November 22, 2024 • 47 mins
This episode's guest is the epitome of dedication and commitment.  As if playing football for all four years of his high school career wasn't enough, Jacob decided to join the marching band as well! 
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Guest: Connor Weeks

November 8, 2024 • 45 mins
This episode features a guest who returns from season 1.  Connor joined RiZing Tide last year as an 8th grader with questions about high school life.  Now, two months into his freshman year, we catch up with Connor who has jumped into the world of Concord High School with both feet.

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Guest: Chelsea Toenah

October 25, 2024 • 48 mins
This episode's guest has a superpower - the ability to spread PURE JOY.  Give a listen to her story and be prepared to feel happier...something we can all use from time to time.
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Guest: Waad Baradei

October 10, 2024 • 51 mins
This episode serves up a diverse buffet of topics. Buckle up as Waad takes us on a journey that covers a lot of ground from cultural identity, the nature of maturity and even a lesson on the art of manipulation.  
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Guest: May Hubbard

September 26, 2024 • 55 mins
Guest: May Hubbard
This episode's special guest brings an amazing sense of style and fashion to RiZing Tide.  May Hubbard, a fashionista who has a particular love of vintage clothing, honors us with her origin story, her sense of humor and even helps me pick out the right bow tie.  Also joining us for this episode is Ms. Speidel who oversees Concord High School's very own thrift store, The Crimson Closet. And if that wasn't enough, ...
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Guest: Wyaitt Buteau

September 12, 2024 • 47 mins
Season 2 of RiZing TIde kicks off with a future business tycoon with an amazing understanding of the human condition.  Wyaitt's industrious spirit is inspiring and his philosophy on how people should move through life is spot on!
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Episode 18: Nick Reynolds

June 11, 2024 • 78 mins
The first season of RiZing Tide closes with an amazing story of someone who just recently discovered a skill that has launched him into the stratosphere of track and field.  Nick recounts his meteoric journey from the moment he first threw a javelin just a few months ago to competing in a national tournament in Oregon on the very day this episode launches. 
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Episode #17 - Lavender Laliotis

June 4, 2024 • 70 mins
This episode features a Concord High School senior who I have had the pleasure of knowing for their entire school career.  Lavender takes us on a deep dive into a variety of topics ranging from gender identity to social acceptance to pogonology.  Don't bother looking that last word up, just give a listen.
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