WSDP Alumni

88.1 Alum Kathryn Farrell is back in the studios for the 88.1 the Park Thanks for Giving Pledge Drive on our final day. She'll be here until 6:00 p.m. You can call in a pledge of support at 734-416-7732. You can also give a gift at our website.

We've appreciated having alums stop by for the 88.1 the Park Thanks for Giving Pledge Drive. This evening we're looking forward to visits from Larkin Pence (4:00 p.m.) and June Kirchgatter (6:00 p.m.) June and Larking will help our students tell the story of 88.1, and why it's an important part of the community. You can call in and make at pledge at 734-416-7745.

Congratulations to WSDP Alum, Paul Sincock, on his retirement and 47 years serving Plymouth. Paul is also a WSDP Distinguished Alumni Award winner.

47 Years Strong: Plymouth Declares 'Paul J. Sincock Day' to Celebrate a Lifetime of Local Public Service.

The Plymouth City Commission officially issued a Proclamation declaring Friday, October 17, 2025, as "Paul J. Sincock Day" throughout the city.

The City celebrates Paul's retirement and his truly remarkable 47-year career in public service with Plymouth, a journey that started right here at home in 1978 (and even earlier as a rink guard!).

For decades, Paul's visionary leadership, financial stewardship, and collaborative spirit have shaped our city for the better. We are incredibly grateful for the culture of respect and teamwork he established, guided by his now-famous "Five Rules for Decision Making."

Join us in celebrating Paul’s extraordinary legacy and wishing him a well-deserved, happy retirement!

Amanda Matzo was part of the WSDP staff from 1985 to 1987. She passed away in 2015. Her sister was recently cleaning out Amanda's home and found these in her High School Memory Box. She said that Amanda loved her time at WSDP and that her mom still chuckles about memories of Amanda's time on the air.

88.1 the Park Honored three Dr. Andrew Melin WSDP Distinguished Alumni Award recipients on Wednesday June 4, at the Italian American Club in Livonia. The three honorees include Bret Julyk (Plymouth-Canton '82), Noelle Wright (Plymouth-Salem '86) and Nick Gismondi (Plymouth-Salem '00). Bret was unable to attend the presentation. Dr. Andrew Melin, former 88.1 Station Manager, and the namesake of the award, was in attendance. Congratulations to Bret, Noelle and Nick. We are very proud to have them along our amazing alumni.

88.1 the Park is honoring three new Distinguished Alumni Award winners next month. Congratulations to Bret, Noelle and Nick. https://www.881thepark.com/dr-andrew-melin-distinguished-alumni-award-2025-recipients/

Thanks to Larkin Pence for serving as a guest auctioneer today on the 88.1 the Park Auction. Larkin was a key player on the founding staff and brought in this golden oldie. The auction is on the air until 9:00 p.m.

WXYZ Channel 7 did a story about our upcoming studio renovation and the Amplification Capital Campaign. Thanks to reporter, Christiana Ford. https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/community-rallies-to-raise-500-000-for-high-school-radio-station-expansion?fbclid=IwY2xjawKMEQNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEyYkp4dHFhMms1N2liWnd4AR4FP9li4_d91Khfqbt58WoA6Zts1U-QLUtgtAj2ZizsUUwSBEgX7NOI04tVYQ_aem_6-HsitN3vDz0RgunxlrJHA

Community rallies to raise $500,000 for high school radio station expansion A massive campaign is underway to help a local high school radio program in the Plymouth-Canton area that has been broadcasting to the community for 53 years.

We're getting ready for the 88.1 the Park Auction on May 17. We have the possibility of a donation from West Shore Golf Club on Grosse Ile. It will help our cause if we have a friend of the station that is a member of the club. Please let us know if you're a member. Thanks.

Congratulations to WSDP Alum Steve Simpson, the new Head Coach at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School.

Pioneer hires familiar face as next varsity head football coach ANN ARBOR – A familiar name has been chosen as the new leader of Ann Arbor Pioneer’s football program. Steve Simpson has been hired as Pioneer’s next varsity head coach, athletic director Eve Claar told MLive-The Ann Arbor News Tuesday evening. Simpson has previously been involved with the pro...

We emailed WSDP Alums on Friday about our upcoming auction and alumni match opportunities. If you didn't get the email, you can email [email protected] to get added to our alumni email list. Also, feel free to email Bill if you would like to be an alumni match for this year's auction. It will be a big part of efforts to transform our studio space through the upcoming renovation.

Congrats to Scott Herrold on the promotion at Hope Media Group.

Herrold Named Chief/Content, Hope Media Group • Hope Media Group (HMG) has revised the oversight of its radio and digital efforts under Scott Herrold, who has been promoted to Chief of Content. Herrold joined in January 2023 as Chief of Programming with responsibility for HMG's radio brands: heritage Contemporary Christian music station KSBJ/...