March 4, 2021
In this revamped podcast, health and lifestyle editor Deirdre Brown and reporter Ellie Smith discuss the life of an athlete and the college recruitment process with recent WHS alumnus athlete, Emma Dianni, who continued swimming competitively at Connecticut College.
Intro – 0:00
Pre-workout activities – 0:19
Recovery – 2:58
Recruitment – 4:50
Effects of Covid-19 – 8:01
Outro – 10:28
Music: bensound.com
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Deirdre Brown, Class of 2023, is a third year reporter and co-broadcast editor for WSPN. She is a three sport WHS varsity athlete playing field hockey,...
Jackie Cahaly, class of 2023, is a third year reporter, and now co-broadcast editor for WSPN. She enjoys being part of the soccer, ski, and track teams...
Ellie Smith, Class of 2023, is a second year reporter for WSPN. She plays on Wayland High School's field hockey, swim, and lacrosse teams. Outside of school,...
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