Generous Donation Enables Oldenburg Academy Students to Dive into Podcasting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:39 AM

By Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception, news release

Under the guidance of teacher Mr. Jason Walke, Oldenburg Academy plans to integrate donated equipment into its curriculum.

Photo provided.

(Oldenburg, Ind.) - Oldenburg Academy is happy to announce that a donation from local podcaster Larry Reidy is ushering in new experiences for its students.

Reidy, who welcomed Oldenburg Academy seniors on his podcast this year, recently donated podcasting equipment to the school. This generous contribution to the Student Media class will allow students to produce high-quality audio content from any location and to share their voices with a larger audience.

Under the guidance of teacher Mr. Jason Walke, Oldenburg Academy plans to integrate the equipment into its curriculum by launching a student-run podcast that will highlight OA seniors’ high school experiences and their plans and long-term goals. These individual episodes will then be curated and archived. In ten years, the episodes will automatically be sent to each student, providing a nostalgic glimpse into their past.

"I am very grateful for Mr. Reidy's donation,” Mr. Walke said. “This equipment will allow our students to expand their creativity and learn about another form of media. The project students are using them for now has been insightful and fun, and I can't wait for these students to receive an email ten years from now with these podcast episodes on them!"

Oldenburg Academy extends its sincerest thanks to Mr. Larry Reidy for his donation. 

More from Local News

Events

INDOT Makes Changes at Busy Lawrenceburg Intersections

The changes occurred at Doughty Road and Tanners Creek Drive.

Water Tie-in Project Impacting Water Pressure for Greendale Residents

Some residents may experience low water pressure or a temporary loss of water service while the work is completed.

Community Resource Day Connects Families with Local Resources and Summer Fun

The event happens June 24 at Whitewater Crossing Christian Church

Twenty-one Softball Stars Named to 2026 EIAC All-Conference Team

Greensburg was the conference champion (12-1)

EIAC Names 2026 Baseball All-Conference Team

Twenty-two players earned the honor.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Diamond Rio - Beautiful Mess

Brad Paisley Camouflage 5:17
Tanya Tucker Love Me Like You Used To 5:13
Eric Church Talladega 5:08
Alan Jackson Summertime Blues 5:05