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Inspiring Viking Values

This podcast is designed to celebrate our amazing students, their teachers, our staff, and administration as we all strive to inspire our school community to achieve their greatest potential! We will share inspiring stories from Sidway, Huth Road Elementary, Kaegebein Elementary, Veronica Connor Middle School and the Grand Island High School on a regular basis.

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Inspiring Viking Values

Strength, Support, and Survival: The Viking Journey Through Childhood Cancer

March 16, 2024 • Dr. Brian Graham (Superintendent of Schools) • Season 2 • Episode 18

In this episode of Inspiring Viking Values we interviewed two of our high school students (Joe Leistner and Luke Gworek) who have been battling and surviving cancer. They share their stories with our listeners and an incredible message of hope.

Joining us on this episode are:
Mrs. Hillary Kretz-Harvey, the principal of Grand Island High School.;
Angela Colson, Joe's mom;
Christina Kensy, High School Counselor;
Megan Crawford, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation and the Courage of Carly Fund.

Schools Against Caner: SCHOOLS AGAINST CANCER - Team Roswell

Courage of Carly Fund: Courage of Carly Fund - Giving Every Child a Fighting Chance

One more thing...I would like to thank Mrs. Mernitz and her students for singing the Grand Island Alma Mater. It is featured at the end of the podcast.

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