Smooth Sailing: A B-UHS Student Services Podcast

"Yes, And" vs. "Yes, But": Life Through the Lens of Improv Theatre

In this episode (Season 2, Ep. 2) of the Smooth Sailing podcast, B-UHS theatre students Haley Bouché, Christopher Dunaway, Brittany Sponaugle, and host Mr. Harvey are joined by a special guest all the way from Germany - renowned trauma therapist/trainer and improv player Eva Barnewitz. Together, they discuss the many life lessons of improvisational theatre (a major theme of Barnewitz's work, as well as her guest talk to B-U theatre classes this past week) and how high schoolers can learn to live with a "Yes, And" mentality.

Buccaneer Swimming Takes States: Featuring State Champs Cadence Vincent and Preston Bennett

In the first Smooth Sailing episode of Season 2/the 2021-22 school year, Buccaneer Swim Team members Cadence Vincent and Preston Bennett join the podcast fresh off of a combined four state championships in the state swim meet. Along with host Mr. Harvey, they discuss their experience at the state meet and as state champs, the camaraderie they have with their teammates, plans after high school, and advice for potential Buccaneer athletes.

Athletics and Adversity: Mastering the Mental Game

There's no doubt - for all the physical demands of many sports, the mental part of athletics is just as challenging. In this episode of Smooth Sailing, Mr. Harvey is joined by three student-athletes - West Virginia Wesleyan College volleyball player (and B-UHS student teacher) Ms. Savannah Hoffman, B-UHS junior basketball player Shelby McDaniels, and B-UHS sophomore swimmer Preston Bennett. Together, they talk about how to keep your head in the game even when things get challenging.

Choosing a Path: Life After High School

In the first episode of season 2 of B-UHS’ Smooth Sailing podcast, host Mr. Harvey is joined by special guests Elizabeth O’Neill and Iris Tenney, as well as B-UHS principal Mr. Pollock, to talk about how on earth someone can figure out what to do as a career after high school.

Facing Uncertainty: Learning to Live Without Clear Answers

Life doesn't always have easy, black and white answers - if anything, 2020 has shown us that things can very easily become uncertain or change frequently. In this episode of Smooth Sailing, Mr. Harvey and co-host Katy Ross are joined by B-UHS students Olivia Ellis and Dylan Goodman as they look into just how to live, and even thrive, when the whole world seems confusing and chaotic.