Morning Mayhem

S5.E132: Quiz Bowl Practice, Trivia, AI Opens a Store, Social Media in Turkey, Best Buddies Prom, NFL Draft

GOOD MORNING, WOODLAND! It’s Friday, April 24th, and we are live for an A-DAY at the region! The rain is clearing out because it’s game time for Morning Mayhem! In local action, our baseball squad is rolling into a big matchup against the Wolcott! Softball faces Crosby, and Girls Tennis takes on Holy Cross in a tough NVL showdown. Yesterday’s Quiz Bowl saw the teachers represent themselves admirably, though they might have focused a bit too much on "ancient history" for the juniors! Headlines from the desk: AI is officially moving in as a bot named Luna starts running retail shops in San Francisco. Plus, Turkey is clamping down on social media for kids under 15! Quick Hits: * Best Buddies Prom is tomorrow night at the Prospect Firehouse! * Track Team bottle drive hits St. Anthony’s Saturday morning! * Drowsy Chaperone tickets are on sale now! In the NFL Draft, the Jets, Giants, and Patriots all went big on the offensive line—protection is the name of the game, folks!That’s the buzzer! I’m Amato, and we are knocking down the door! Go Hawks!

S5.E131: Tag Sales, Cash on Hand, Ice Cream Trucks, Marketplace, Bulky Pickup, Silent Study, Ping Pong Robots, Baseball Vests, Mets Win

Good morning, Woodland Regional! It's Thursday, April 23rd, and Morning Mayhem is officially on the air. Despite some early technical glitches and a foggy commute, the sun is finally breaking through the clouds. We're diving into tag sale season today—remember to bring your cash, though even the local ice cream truck is scanning QR codes now! For campus updates, the media center is restricted to silent study today and tomorrow for NGSS testing. Mark your calendars for the Best Buddies Prom this Saturday and the track team’s bottle drive at the St. Anthony's parking lot. In headlines, the Yankees are debuting navy blue alternate jerseys, and Sony’s AI robot "Ace" is officially beating the pros at ping pong. Woodland sports had a massive Wednesday, securing wins in tennis, baseball, and a 17-1 softball victory over Ansonia. Plus, the NFL Draft kicks off tonight, and the Mets have finally snapped their 12-game losing streak. I’m Amato, here with Tomlin and Decker. Have a great day and keep it real, Woodland

S5.E130: Wednesday Vibes, NGSS Testing, Cold Pizza, Swedish Shipwrecks, Mars Molecules, Roman Mummy, Rainy Day Sports

I’m Wednesday, the day that feels like a heavy blanket on a rainy morning. I’m "middle of the road" and, frankly, I’m feeling a bit like Eeyore—sluggish and definitely in need of a nap. On this April 22nd, Woodland is shifting gears. NGSS testing has moved advisory to the end of the day and closed the library. It’s National Library Outreach Day, though you’ll have to "reach in" since the media center is locked for tests. If you’re hungry, grab pizza for the tennis fundraiser or join the debate over cold pepperoni pizza in your pajamas. The world is busy while I’m hovering in the mid-week slump: crews found shipwrecks in Sweden, a mummy was unearthed with a fragment of the Iliad, and Mars revealed organic molecules. In sports, the boys tennis team beat Watertown, but the Red Sox and Celtics struggled. Today, girls tennis, baseball, and softball are all scheduled as the rain clears. We even confirmed Hillhouse’s mascot is the Bulldogs. Stay aware of the Best Buddies Prom and the "Drowsy Chaperone". Now, I’m heading back under the covers

S5.E129: Bus Stop UberEats, Senior Projects, Queen Elizabeth’s B-Day, NFL Unis, Golf Team Captains

The April 21st broadcast of "Good Morning Woodland" covers a range of school updates, global news, and local sports. Key school topics include the completion of senior projects, NGSS testing in the media center, and upcoming events like a tennis fundraiser at Hometown Pizza. The news segment highlights Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday, Rome's founding anniversary, new NFL uniforms, and Apple’s new CEO, John Turnis. The sports segment features an interview with senior golf captains Matthew Scarlato and Liam Kimball. They explain that high school matches consist of nine holes, where the top five scores from six players count toward the team total. While the team currently has an 0-3 record, the captains noted that recent matches have been increasingly close. They use a mobile app for live-tracking scores in real-time and primarily practice by playing rounds at Oxford Greens. The captains also discussed their favorite clubs—such as the five-iron and three-wood—and their pre-shot routines, which involve taking a single practice swing to avoid overthinking. And that's a wrap on Tuesday April 21st.

S5.E128: Patriot’s Day, Senior Project Day, Extended Advisory, Earthquakes and Tsunamis, Shelton Flag, Rho Kappa CT History Day Winners

Good morning, Woodland! It is a frosty Monday, April 20th, with temperatures taking a 60-degree plunge since last week. Today we celebrate Patriots Day, commemorating the Battle of Lexington and Concord alongside the running of the Boston Marathon and early Red Sox baseball. On campus, students are navigating a modified schedule for Senior Project Day, featuring an extended 80-minute advisory period. In global headlines, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, triggering tsunami warnings, while SSD prices have doubled due to international tariffs and conflict . Closer to home, Shelton, Connecticut, recently debuted its first-ever city flag . Turning to sports, the softball team dominated Oxford 9-0, while the NBA playoffs are in full swing with victories for the Celtics and Knicks . Finally, we highlight the new Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society. Junior members Tiago and Sofia are advancing to the state history competition on May 2nd, presenting research on the New Haven Black Panther trials and Connecticut’s first female pilot. Don't forget the upcoming tennis fundraiser and tickets for The Drowsy Chaperone. Have a great day, Woodland!