The Brownell Beat

by Bronco News

Welcome to the Brownell Beat, the monthly podcast talking about life at Brownell Middle School
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • The Voyage of the Sunken Sea

    The Voyage of the Sunken Sea

    S01 E09
    15:23

    Fifth-grader Anthony M. shares his Grosse Pointe Writing Assessment piece with us. A lover of fantasy and Dungeons and Dragons, Anthony's piece is one of the most dramatic pieces yet.

  • If There Could Be A Class About

    If There Could Be A Class About

    S01 E08
    13:23

    In the first of our Grosse Pointe Writing Assessment pieces, 8th grader Michael W. shares his piece of adding a class to help learn about and fight racism. We also are joined by Ms. Guyton who recommended this piece and her thoughts on what Michael's piece means to her.

  • Goodbye Brownell

    Goodbye Brownell

    S01 E07
    08:04

    Eighth-grader Lauren returns for a third time. This visit has her sharing her graduation speech that she read at the Brownell 8th grade graduation on June 14.

  • Off Script

    Off Script

    S01 E06
    17:17

    In this episode, we go off script and talk to a student NOT about their writing, but their achievements in rowing. Eighth-grader Brennan has become a top-notch rower and is headed to Nationals to compete for a chance to go to the World Championships.

  • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    S01 E05
    27:46

    Episode 5 has us sit down with 8th graders Lauren, Lorelei, and Emilia as they read their Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest-winning essays. This year's topic honors the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. As Memorial Day approaches, this episode remembers those who gave the last full measure.