April 7, 2025

GCHS Radio Station Reflects on a Successful Start

bernal at radio station

Garden City, KS (westernkansasnews.com) It was a big year for Garden City High School and saw the first full-time high school radio station make it on air. Instructor Jesse Bernal is pleased with all the support administration has given him to make this dream possible for students.

 

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Bernal says the numbers are high for those participating in the program.

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The Kansas Association of Broadcasters bestowed on GCHS students a record 51 awards and 18 state champions. What’s the future of broadcasting hold? Bernal believes the medium itself still plays an important role in people’s lives.

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And for students that move on from his program there are options into eventually making this a career.

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The entire interview with GCHS teacher Jesse Bernal airs Sunday morning at 10:05 on Ag News 1030 KBUF’s SW Kansas Focus.

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