WEATHERMAN'S CLIPS ARCHIVES

WNAS RADIO AUDIO MEMORIES

I had a very unique opportunity in high school, one that very few students ever get. I had the privilige of attending New Albany High School (Class Of '91) in New Albany, Indiana. This school, part of the New Albany/Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation, is home of the first high school radio station in the world, WNAS-FM. WNAS signed on the air in 1949, and continues to broadcast to a 50-mile radius of Southern Indiana with 2,850 watts, and they now have a cable TV channel on the local cable system. I served many capacities during my short time at WNAS, including Operations Director, Public Service Director, and self-appointed Weather Director.

The times I spent at WNAS were some of the most memorable of my life. I met some lifelong friends, gained invaluable experience that would help me land future jobs in broadcasting, and had moments that I will treasure forever. I wish to thank my mentor, Lee Kelly, the General Manager of WNAS, for his encouragement and support throughout my time at NAHS.

Here are just a few highlights from those days for your enjoyment:

"Break It Down, Michael"-my radio buddy, Jason Cooper, spins the grooves in full hip-hop DJ mode.

Children's Christmas Festival promo
Here is a promo I did for the New Albany High School Theater's Children's Christmas Festival in 1990.

"Christmas Wishes From Jake Cooper"-from our Christmas 1990 Video Christmas Card, some heartfelt comments from Jake, who is never at a loss for words except for this time...what did he say again?

"Christmas Wishes From Larry Estep"-from our Christmas 1990 Video Christmas Card, some heartfelt comments from me to all of our loyal listeners.

"I May Never Forgive You"-one of the most humorous mistakes that i ever made...cueing the wrong song up at the end of our Top 80 of The 80's countdown, and truly ruining the moment!

"The 1980's"-a radio promo that I did for the Top 80 of The 80's Countdown, one of my final radio moments at WNAS.

"Signing Off"-the sign-off statement that concluded broadcasting for the day (my version).