CSD Spartan Media

Episode 25 – CSD’s senior student journalists sign off as they sprint towards graduation and the end of their high school years

Along with podcast editor, Liam Hogan, join Kennedy Donley, Mario Hardy, Akhilan Kumaran and Max Shealy, as they reflect on the year and share their thoughts on what it means to graduate a Spartan.

Liam Hogan and Podcast Editor, Student Life Editor
May 17, 2026

Episode 24 – CSD senior lunch at Bae’s Burgers Mooresville

Three student journalists take their notepads and recorders along for a Friday senior lunch at one of Mooresville’s most popular burger bars. It’s more than the food, relationships matter not only for the restaurant owners but also for their guests, too. With the original music by Max Shealy (‘26)

Liam Hogan, Akhilan Kumaran, and Max Shealy
April 30, 2026

Episode 23 – Hey 2025, we love you, goodbye.

CSD student journalists look back on a year like no other. With original music by Maxwell Shealy (‘26)

Liam Hogan, Akhilan Kumaran, Max Shealy, Carter Burch, Dylan Sherman, Kennedy Donley, Elena Cunningham, and Mario Hardy
April 30, 2026

Episode 22 – What it’s like (finally) being seniors. CSD’s Class of ‘26 share beginning of the year thoughts

Podcast editor, Liam Hogan (‘26), welcomes guest, Ethan Tomko (‘26), to discuss what it’s like being CSD seniors. They explore where they started, what’s happening in their lives right now and where they hope to go after high school. With original music by senior Maxwell Shealy (‘26).

Liam Hogan, Podcast Editor, Student Life Editor
January 10, 2026

Episode 21 – Discussing the SAT and the ACT – CSD Spartans share their thoughts

Join host, Evan Mulligan ('26), and guest Macy Balmat ('27), as the pair dig in and discuss the data, pros and cons (plus their experiences) with both tests. With original music by Reina Henriquez ('25). Podcast editors Conner Shelton ('25) and Mia Kirsch ('25).

Evan Mulligan, Macy Balmat, Conner Shelton, and Mia Kirsch
May 29, 2025

Episode 20 – Seniors Speak – Our favorite and most memorable classes at CSD

In this Seniors Speak episode, journalists and podcasters Conner Shelton and Brandon Amaya look back at their high school years and discuss their five favorite and most memorable classes (while also sharing three honorable mentions, too). Original music by Gage Terry. Podcast editors Conner Shelton and Mia Kirsch.

Conner Shelton, Brandon Amaya, and Mia Kirsch
May 11, 2025

Episode 19 – Seniors Speak – Five things we wish we knew before starting high school

If you could do high school all over again, is there anything you would change? What? Why? How? In this all senior episode, Kate Saussele and Mia Kirsch (with original music by fellow senior Reina Henriquez) share their experiences, ideas and advice. Podcast editors Conner Shelton and Mia Kirsch.

Kate Saussele, Mia Kirsch, and Conner Shelton
April 28, 2025

Episode 18 – With the energy of MLB’s 2025 opening weekend peaking, CSD Podcasters discuss storylines for what’s to come

MLB is back for the new season and with opening weekend come storylines, predictions and hopes. Senior journalists and podcasters Ben Gallagher and Conner Shelton share their thoughts on everything from the Yankees new torpedo bats to the Braves starting out 0–4. Featuring original music from sophomore Gage Terry. Mia Kirsch and Conner Shelton podcast editors.

Conner Shelton, Ben Gallagher, and Mia Kirsch
April 24, 2025

Episode 17 – CSD Students Discuss (and Predict) Summer Fashion Styles and Trends

Floral prints? Big sunglasses? Tube tops? Long layered skirts? Jorts? Tankinis? Join hosts Mia Kirsch and Kate Saussele (along with special student guests Sage Mollendick, Julia Vecchiarello, Chance Orsi and Madeline McKinley) in a discussion about summer fashion trends and styles. Original music by Reina Henriquez.

Kate Saussele and Mia Kirsch
April 24, 2025

Episode 16 – Following the 2025 NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl LIX

In this uniquely styled episode, recorded in multiple sessions throughout the entire NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl then edited into one episode, senior journalists Conner Shelton and Ben Gallagher (with original music by sophomore Gage Terry) take listeners with them on an informative and witty journey throughout the NFL postseason. Starting with the Wildcard round and moving through to the Super Bowl, the hosts highlight the players, the plays, the teams (and even the refs) that culminated in an Eagles win. Podcast editors Conner Shelton and Mia Kirsch.

Conner Shelton, Ben Gallagher, and Mia Kirsch
April 24, 2025

Episode 15 – Seniors Speak “Live in the Moment”

Mia Kirsch, Callie Hobbs, Kate Saussele, and Conner Shelton
February 23, 2025

What is it like being a senior in high school? How does it feel coming to school every day knowing that after a long period of elementary and middle school education your secondary school time is nearing...

Spartan Specific – Episode 14 – Following the 2024 MLB World Series

Conner Shelton, Mia Kirsch, and Ben Gallagher
November 23, 2024