The Round Table Podcast
"The Round Table" is a district podcast for Otsego Local Schools in NW Ohio. Our show was created to share the amazing aspects of our school district with our community and beyond. The show is written, produced, recorded, and edited by our student team and advised by Lavender Krupp.
Episodes
106 episodes
Season 3 Finale
In this episode, Lavender Krupp interviews the Season 3 team to reflect on the successes (and failures) of our year and bid farewell to the team.
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Season 3
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1:03:01
Scott Bernthisel: Retiring PE Teacher and Coach
In this episode, Jaelynn and Brayton interview retiring P.E. Teacher and longtime coach, Scott Berthisel, about his career in education and what his retirement plans are. Join us in this uplifting episode about one of our most seasoned staff me...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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21:42
Senior Show: Kaden Knapp
In this episode, Danica Branson and Lavender Krupp interview the final graduating “Founding Five” member, Kaden Knapp, as he moves on to his college career. We are so very sad to see him go, but we hope he has an amazing experience and are grat...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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36:47
Valedictorian and Salutatorian: 2025
In this episode, Jaelynn and Sophia interview 2025 Valedictorian Samantha Lehr and Salutatorian Jake Limes. In this episode, they talk about their high school career and how they came to be this year's Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Congrats t...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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11:33
Evie’s Senior Show: An Interview with Her Grandma
Senior Evie Borders wrapped up her time with us in the most meaningful way—by interviewing her incredible grandmother, Diane Card, for her final senior project.Mrs. Card shares touching stories from her life—growing up, building a famil...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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30:25
Jim and Selene Bostdorff
In this episode, Lavender Krupp and Brayton Knapp interview Jim and Selene Bostdorff about their time in the community, 41 years of marriage, Jim’s Hall of Fame basketball coaching years, and Selene's 35 years as a teacher and her retirement ca...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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32:25
The 100th Episode!
In this ep- Who am I kidding? Welcome to our 100th Episode!!! The episode is comprised of much of our former guests’ advice, jam-packed with over an hour of content. We hope you enjoy this episode because it did take up a bunch of my and Kraven...
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1:25:24
Knights Do Life
In this episode, Danica and Aiden interview Jessica Vollmar and Denton Saunders, two staff members in charge of Knights Do Life this year. In the episode, Jessica and Denton talk about what the seniors will be spending their day doing on May 2n...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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14:46
Tech Directors: 2025 Updates
In this episode Sophia and Waytt interview Technology Directors Luke Swartz and Jessica Martinez about the happenings of Otsego’s technology department and the new cyber security programs coming out.Want to learn more about Otsego’s amaz...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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30:17
4th Grade Teacher Marty Clayton
In this episode Danica and Eli interview 4th grade teacher Marty Clayton for 4-4 day also about the service learning projects she has done throughout the past couple of years. If you have a kid going into the 4th listen as Mrs. Clayton talks ab...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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34:53
Otsego Serves
In this episode, Aiden Farrell and Danica Branson interview Mary Gase and Elizabeth Gerken about the 1st official “Otsego Serves” Day on May 2nd. They talk about what it will entail for students in grades 9-11 as well as ways the community can ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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34:03
Drum Majors 2024-2025
In this episode Kraven Interviews Senior Drum Major Maxwell Miles and Jr. Drum Major Maria Bartley about their time as Drum Majors, How to become a Drum Major, and Their time in the bands they participate in.This episode was edited by Ac...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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25:29
Tontogany's 150th Anniversary
In this episode, Lavender Krupp and Aiden Farrell interview three members of Tontogany's Sesquicentennial Celebration: Hannah Grohowski-Smith, Gail Christofferson, and Mayor Matt Shanahan about the Village of Tontogany's 150th birthday celebrat...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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27:45
Mamma Mia: Otsego’s 2025 Musical
In this episode, podcast team members Sophia and Jaelynn interview their fellow Mamma Mia cast members: Lila Seeger, Silas Robertson, and Ella Kosinski. Learn about the show, ways the cast memorizes their lines, and how they form bonds...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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17:32
Laurie Limes
In this episode, Kraven and Danica interview Laurie Limes, a prominent community member and accompanist for the Otsego Choir and OMEA contest. Listen in to learn more about Mrs. Laurie Limes talk about her family, faith, and district involvemen...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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14:55
Band: Rebecca Schwartzkopf
In this episode, Kraven interviews Otsego Band Director, Mrs. Rebecca Schwartzkopf, about the 6-12th grade Band program, the benefits of learning music, and some of her favorite music memories. Stay tuned to the end of the episode when Kraven, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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41:06
Dan Sheperd
In this episode, Danica and Aiden interview Dan Shepard about his community involvement and recent addition to the Otsgeos Hall of Fame. This episode was edited by Addison F. and sound recorded by Addison F.Intro/Outro Music...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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27:01
Brandon Floro: Junior High Electives
Happy Friday, everyone! In this episode, Kortny Rollins and Evie Borders interview Brandon Floro about the many Junior High elective courses he teaches. This episode was edited by Eli F. and sound recorded by Addison F.Intr...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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23:32
Yearbook
In this episode, Brayton Knapp and Danica Branson interview Otsego's Yearbook advisor, Mrs. Annie McClory, and junior Yearbook staff member, Mackenzie Shirkey, about what it takes to produce the annual OHS Yearbook and the benefits of being inv...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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20:49
Joe Long: Former District Superintendent
In this episode, Danica, Sophia, and Wyatt interview Otsego's longest-running district superintendent, Joe Long, about his time at Otsego and his life during retirement. Stay tuned after the outro music for an extra clip.This episode wa...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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27:16
Erica Morgan: Dyslexia & Multisensory Literacy Specialist
In this episode, Kraven Fausnaugh and Mrs. Lavender Krupp interview Erica Morgan, Otsego’s Dyslexia and Multisensory Literacy Specialist about her role at Otsego, the Science of Reading, and the neuroscience behind dyslexia. This episod...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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28:16
OHS & OJHS Counselors: Amber Metzger & Jamie Szychowski
In this episode, Danica and Lavender Krupp interview high school counselor, Amber Metzger and Jr. high school counselor Jamie Szychowski about their jobs and how they came to Otsego. This episode was edited by Ace F. and recorded by Add...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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25:58
Season 3: Mid-Year Team Check-In
Happy New Year, everyone! In this episode, our advisor, Lavender Krupp, interviews members of the “Season 3” team as a mid-year check-in for the season. The team discusses our ideas for the future of the podcast and our new student-run video sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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40:47
Cross Country Seniors
In this episode, Lavender Krupp interviews six senior Cross Country runners: Celeste Ellerbrock, Lila Seeger, Wesley Kellermeier, Ben Nusbaum, Jack Seeger, and Nathan Strahm about their time running throughout high school. They also talk about ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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48:13
Scot Bressler: Jack of All Trades
In this episode, Jaelynn and Kraven interview Scot Bressler. He talks about his career at BGSU, his experience as a substitute teacher at Otsego, and his role as an assistant athletic director. Stay tuned for a small surprise after the music.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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31:15