The Principal‘s Podcast
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Episodes
Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
In this episode (29) of The Principals Podcast, you will hear Johnovan Barron, a junior here at LCHS, describe his work and interests with writing and music. Along with discussing his work, he will be reading his original poem, "Remember / Cur Scribo."
"His voice is the definition of imagery. He describes things so well that you can't help but picture them in your head."
~Abbigail Mealor
It was a treat to be able to talk with Johnovan Barron and to shine some light on one of the many interesting lives of students here at LCHS.
Intro and Outro music
Estland (Gauge Dotson, Denver Flakes)
Poem Ambient Music
Lovey Dovey (JP Hayes)
Interviewers
Abbi Mealor
Jose Salgado
JP Hayes
Jon Blackstock
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
In this episode, Abbigail Mealor, JP Hayes, Khloe Rasch, Jose Salgado, and Jon Blackstock interview Michael Rackstraw about his service in the British Military during the Falkland War and his recent participation in the Remembrance Sunday Parade (November 2025), which is part of a month-long observance honoring war veterans.
While the ceremony and the cause are certainly subjects of great and somber reverence, talking to Mr. Rackstraw and his wife Joan Rackstraw is an incredibly delightful experience that highlights serving in the military, growing up in England, and enjoying life with his family now.
We hope you will enjoy the conversation with the Rackstraws in Episode 28 of The LCHS Principal’s Podcast.
Credits
The music is courtesy of Estlnd band members Gauge Dotson and Denver Flakes with Jonathan Wright on bass.
Thank you to Brian Matthews and our entire administrative team for the voice over and the continued support.
Thank you to Mrs. Kris Hill (LCHS English Department) for helping set up this interview.
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
In this episode, Abbigail Mealor, JP Hayes, Khloe Rasch, Jose Salgado, and Jon Blackstock interview Amy Lincoln, who explains the goals, successes, and fun that come with Lumpkin County High School’s SkillsUSA program.
Credits
The music is courtesy of Estlnd band members Gauge Dotson and Denver Flakes with Jonathan Wright on bass.
Thank you to Brian Matthews and our entire administrative team for their continued support.
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
In this episode, Abbigail Mealor, JP Hayes, and Jan Danek interview LCHS Rifle Team coach James Wright as he prepares for another successful season with the award-winning team.
Rifle Team Members
James "J.T." Wright (12th)
Joey Dechant (12th)
Liam Kearney (11th)
Justice Kiefer (10th)
Makayla Prosser (10th)
Ivy Stowers (10th)
Max Causey (9th)
Jaycob Molina (9th)
Nathan White (9th)
Ella Biles (8th)
Eli Landress (8th)
Ian Webb (8th)
Credits
Along with the student interviewers, Khloe Rasch and Jose Salgado helped prepare and edit the interview.
The music is courtesy of Estlnd band members Gauge Dotson and Denver Flakes with Jonathan Wright on bass.
Thank you to Brian Matthews and our entire administrative team for the voice over and the continued support.
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
JP Hayes: Is there a type of music you wouldn’t play?
Gauge Dotson: I’m not a fan of anything that you don’t have to actually put effort into.
In an era where the music industry has become more industrial than musical, Lumpkin County High School students–thanks in a great part to Mr. Radford Windham–are leading the charge to play and appreciate authentic music. Estlnd band members Gauge Dotson and Denver Flakes discuss not only what they like about playing music but also the history of what influences them. In many ways, this interview reminds us at The LCHS Principal’s Podcast of interviews with Bells & Whistles, and similarly, with artist/writers like Breana Donahue, who enjoy their artistic endeavors but who also study and refine their arts.
Although the music that Estlnd plays on this episode is our favorite part, the interview (conducted by Abbigail Mealor and JP Hayes) highlights how much time, effort, and talent Estlnd put into their music. We were inspired by these musicians, and we hope you will be, too.
Additional Notes:
Jonathan Wright plays bass on the song “Shoveling Stones.”
Gauge Dodson is a junior as of this episode’s posting (May 2025) rather than a senior as it says in the introduction. JP Hayes wants everyone to know that he was right about this, and Blackstock was wrong.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Lumpkin County High School's Principal's Podcast introduces Sam McDuffie, Dahlonega's tourism director, interviewed by Abbigail Mealor, Mavis Poore and JP Hayes. In this episode, Mr. McDuffie explains the inner-workings of his team's effort to invigorate Dahlonega's tourism, in addition to his involvement in community events like Bear On The Square and Gold Rush.
Mr. McDuffie shows an energetic passion for his community as he explains Dahlonega's strength as a tourist destination and inspires us to learn about and take part in exciting events in and around Lumpkin County
For more information, check out Discover Dahlonega: https://www.dahlonega.org/about-us/our-team/
Episode Editors
Abbigail Mealor
Mavis Poore
Abigail Parker
Chandler Turk
Jon Blackstock
Intro and Outro Music Provided by Kevin MacLeod
► CREDIT and USAGE
✘ Title: RetroFuture Clean
✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod
✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)
✘ Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Lumpkin County High School's Principal's Podcast brings you Kevin Mealor, the owner of the Bourbon Street Grille, interviewed by Mavis Poore and Abbi Mealor. In this episode, Mr. Mealor introduces us to the delicious cajun-inspired food like The Redfish Pontchartrain and The Crawfish Dip. He also reveals the hard work, success, and experiences that come with running a business like Dahlonega, Georgia's Bourbon Street Grille.
Please like and share this episode, and stop by Bourbon Street Grille on The Square in Dahlonega.
Website: https://www.thebourbonstreetgrille.com/
Episode Editors
Abbigail Mealor
Mavis Poore
Abigail Parker
Chandler Turk
Jon Blackstock
Intro and Outro Music Provided by Kevin MacLeod
► CREDIT and USAGE
✘ Title: RetroFuture Clean
✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod
✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)
✘ Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School Principal's Podcast is back, and in this episode, Mavis Poore, Alorah Brown, Abiela Parker, Abbigail Mealor, Chandler Turk, and Jacob Puckett interview new LCHS principal Brian Matthews, a familiar face with new responsibilities. The leader who instituted "Terrible Joke Tuesdays" explains his love for song writing, student achievement, and bravery.
Intro and Outro Music Provided by Kevin MacLeod
► CREDIT and USAGE
✘ Title: RetroFuture Clean
✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod
✘ License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR)
✘ Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...