WNTH
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WNTH is the FM radio station
of New Trier High School
. The station broadcasts to most parts of New Trier Township, Illinois
at 88.1 FM.
The station is run by students under the supervision of faculty members. Each year, a new group of students is selected to take charge of the station. This group consists of the board, which includes 10 to 12 positions, and a staff of students.
In addition to broadcasting WNTH student-hosted shows, the station also broadcasts live coverage of New Trier athletic events.
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the opportunity to have sports, music, talk and news shows seven days a week.
The radio station broadcasts live feeds of many concerts and games throughout the year. In past years, sports shows have featured guests such as All-Pro NFL defensive tackle Tommie Harris
, formerly of the Chicago Bears
, major league baseball player Craig Counsell
and White Sox Assistant General Manager Rick Hahn
. It also has featured ESPN
's Dick Vitale
and Mike Greenberg.
.
The most exciting aspect of RadioThon is the variety of guests interviewed during the event. Guests have included Paul Rudd
, Rod Blagojevich
, and New Trier graduate Rainn Wilson
.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
of New Trier High School
New Trier High School
New Trier High School is a public four-year high school , with its major campus located in Winnetka, Illinois, USA, and a second campus in Northfield, Illinois, with freshman classes and district administration...
. The station broadcasts to most parts of New Trier Township, Illinois
New Trier Township, Illinois
New Trier Township is a township located in the northeast corner of Cook County, Illinois, north of Chicago. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 56,716....
at 88.1 FM.
Mission
WNTH is owned by the New Trier school board. The station has an output power of 100 watts, which is sufficient to reach all the territory in the New Trier district and much of the surrounding area. As of the 2006-2007 school year, the station broadcasts 24 hours a day, including Sundays and school holidays.The station is run by students under the supervision of faculty members. Each year, a new group of students is selected to take charge of the station. This group consists of the board, which includes 10 to 12 positions, and a staff of students.
In addition to broadcasting WNTH student-hosted shows, the station also broadcasts live coverage of New Trier athletic events.
Format
WNTH gives the students of New Trier High SchoolNew Trier High School
New Trier High School is a public four-year high school , with its major campus located in Winnetka, Illinois, USA, and a second campus in Northfield, Illinois, with freshman classes and district administration...
the opportunity to have sports, music, talk and news shows seven days a week.
The radio station broadcasts live feeds of many concerts and games throughout the year. In past years, sports shows have featured guests such as All-Pro NFL defensive tackle Tommie Harris
Tommie Harris
Tommie Harris, Jr. is an American football defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma.Harris has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts...
, formerly of the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, major league baseball player Craig Counsell
Craig Counsell
Craig John Counsell is a Major League Baseball infielder.Counsell grew up in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, and attended Whitefish Bay High School, where he played baseball. His father worked for the Milwaukee Brewers...
and White Sox Assistant General Manager Rick Hahn
Rick Hahn
Rick Hahn is the Vice-President/Assistant General Manager of the Chicago White Sox,In July of 2011, SportsIllustrated.com ranked Hahn as the #1 General Manager Candidate in Major League Baseball. Similarly, in March, 2010, Baseball America named Hahn the #1 General Manager prospect in Baseball...
. It also has featured ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
's Dick Vitale
Dick Vitale
Richard J. "Dick" Vitale , also known as "Dickie V", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well-known as a college basketball broadcaster and for the enthusiastic and colorful remarks he makes during games. He is known for his...
and Mike Greenberg.
Philanthropy
WNTH is known locally for "RadioThon", their annual charity broadcast. The event, usually held on a Sunday in April or May, features on-air interviews with actors, musicians, politicians, and other people of interest from across the nation. All money raised goes to a charity selected by the WNTH Radio Board prior to the event. The event began in 2005 as a unique way to raise money for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. However, the event was so successful in raising money that the WNTH Board of Directors decided to continue the tradition yearly. In recent years, the event has raised thousands for children's oncology research and Kiva (organization)Kiva (organization)
Kiva Microfunds is an organization that allows people to lend money via the Internet to microfinance institutions in developing countries around the world and in the United States, which in turn lend the money to small businesses and students...
.
The most exciting aspect of RadioThon is the variety of guests interviewed during the event. Guests have included Paul Rudd
Paul Rudd
Paul Stephen Rudd is an American actor and screenwriter. He has primarily appeared in comedies, and is known for his roles in the films Clueless, Wet Hot American Summer, Anchorman, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Dinner for Schmucks, The Object of My...
, Rod Blagojevich
Rod Blagojevich
Rod R. Blagojevich is an American politician who served as the 40th Governor of Illinois from 2003 to 2009. A Democrat, Blagojevich was a State Representative before being elected to the United States House of Representatives representing parts of Chicago...
, and New Trier graduate Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson
Rainn Dietrich Wilson is an American actor and comedian. He is primarily known for his role as the egomaniacal Dwight Schrute on the American version of the television comedy The Office...
.