Episode 24 – “The Teacher From The Black Lagoon”

November 16, 2009

This weeks episode is brought to you by Erin Condren Designs [www.erincondren.com] for all your holiday gift and greeting card needs! Mr. Shima is back in the studio with Miss Gluck and they welcomes back Mr. Butcher to the show! He brings along two stars from the Valley girls volleyball team, Mikayla Hart and Jenna Mangiagli, to recap their season and talk about what’s around the corner in sports at Valley. We also discuss Shima’s Marmalade Cafe experience, attending the SYTYCD Live Tour, tapas bars, underage Facebookers, what 8th graders think about school dances, and who is the most dreaded teacher in middle school!! It’s another fun time on the Dolphincast!!! Listen now: HVS Dolphincast Nov.16.2009


Episode 23 – “BOMBSHELL!”

November 9, 2009

Mr. Shima drops a Dolphincast-exclusive BOMBSHELL ANNOUNCEMENT this week! Principal Gluck is back in the co-host seat  and together they welcome a MYSTERY SPECIAL GUEST who reveals an amazing opportunity for Hermosa students! What is unveiled is something that’s never been done with ANY South Bay school district and could put Hermosa schools on the map with the nation! Sounds big? It is! What are you waiting for?!? The ONLY place to be the first to find out the details of what all Hermosa will soon be talking about is right here!!! HVS Dolphincast Nov.9.2009


Episode 22 – “The One About Miss Avoyer”

November 2, 2009

Mr. Shima records this weeks episode on the eve of Halloween with special guest co-host Brooke Avoyer! Miss Avoyer runs through this weeks regular announcements and then gives us a revealing interview about how this Southern California girl became part of our amazing Kindergarten team! We also discuss Halloween costumes, private bathrooms, Zoot Suits, SYTYCD vs. DWTS, mechanical bulls, career changes, and find out just how high Mr. Shima’s Beatles Tribute Band ranked on the worldwide leaderboards! Plus we reveal the new November restaurant line-up for the Dining For Dolphins fundraiser! Yummy! It’s another fun episode of the Dolphincast served up piping hot! Listen Now: HVS Dolphincast Nov.2.2009


Episode 21 – “Two ‘Flu’ Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”

October 26, 2009

The flu strikes the cast of the Dolphincast! Principal Gluck had to cancel and well as one of our guests due to illness, but the show must go on! Mr. Shima welcomes back Kim Siegrist to the show as she represents the EEC and takes over co-hosting duties for the week. She wants to give all the listeners the happy SECRET to how to save yourself from potential financial frustration by the end of the school year, all while supporting Hermosa schools at the same time! [www.hbef.org] It’s win/win sitch, and in this economy, who doesn’t want that advice?!? Plus we talk ‘puffiness’ at high school reunions, Mr. Shima’s Beatles Tribute band, a teacher ties the knot, a GLEE star encounter, and the rumor that Kim is defecting from Hermosa…or is she? Breaking news and funny business abound yet again! Listen Now: HVS Dolphincast Oct.26.2009


Episode 20 – “The Lost Episode”

October 18, 2009

Due to having to write up more conference reports that he’s used to, Mr. Shima couldn’t get into the studio to record a new episode this week. BUT DON’T FRET! As a special treat, the Dolphincast presents a special short lost episode that was recorded on the last day of school back in June with three 2nd grade students. Future skate pro Sebastian talks about his awesome solution to raise money for our schools, and Julianna and Alexandra give their recap of the 2008-09 school year. You can now enjoy this highly sought after segment, and the Dolphincast will return next week with another fantastic episode! Listen Now: HVS Dolphincast Oct.19.2009


Episode 19 – “Two Heads Are Better Than One”

October 12, 2009

This week Mr. Shima welcomes for the very first time, not one but our TWO new PTO presidents, Ilene Levin & Nancy Valvo! [ www.hvpto.com ] They bring the fun exciting news about events right around the corner! We also discuss their sordid pasts, haunted houses, how to win $1000, the top 5 places where you NEED to eat, more Hermosa/Manhattan rivalries, and what could be the best pizza in town! They also dish all the dirt that went down at the School House Rock event! That’s right! Reputations may be destroyed in this episode so beware! Listen now: HVS Dolphincast Oct.12.2009


Episode 18 – “Greenies”

October 2, 2009

This week Mr. Shima welcomes back the Planet Pals Czar and Hermosa parent, Elizabeth Riley! Not only will she be giving the lowdown on what new and amazing things Planet Pals (www.hbplanetpals.org) is doing for our schools and community, but she sits in as co-host this week! In addition to the news you need to know, we talk about kayaking adventures, marathons,  pizza day, Martha’s facelift, partying like a rock star, Hermosa TMZ, and competitive ballroom dancing…for kids!  Plus we have a special giveaway to the first 5 listeners of this episode! Details in the show!

This is a packed, not-to-be-missed episode! Listen now: HVS Dolphincast Oct.1.2009


Episode 17 “The One About Mrs. Chavez”

September 23, 2009

This week Miss Gluck is back to talk about some more goings-on at View plus some awesome events for both schools! We also discuss 1980′s hair bands, the lunchtime shuffle, the secrets of Back-to-School night, the fastest way to get a ticket, and what time principals go to bed!

Also, the first Dolphincast exclusive interview with the new 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Chavez! Find out all the dirt first hand and discover what its really like in the OC and what clique she was in in high school! Listen now: HVS Dolphincast ep 17 9.21.09


Episode 16 – Return to Valleyland!

September 15, 2009

This week, Mr. Shima welcomes the return of Principal Rudek in the co-host seat and she brings us up to date with all the goings-on at Valley! We also talk about the best place to take your wife on a date, Moms Gone Mild, and if you listen carefully, you’ll know what ringtone principals have on their cell phone! Plus all the news you need to know! Listen now: HVS Dolphincast ep16 Sept.14.09


Episode 15 – Back 2 School Pre-”VIEW”

August 31, 2009

Welcome to Season 2 of the Dolphincast! Mr. Shima is back (whew!) hosting with Principal Gluck and giving you a sneak preview on what to expect at Hermosa schools this year. We also talk about flat tires, bad haircuts, and find out how Mr. Shima lost 25 lbs in 6 weeks this summer!

Even though this is a View focused episode, there’s plenty of stuff that applies to both schools and we’ll have Principal Rudek on next episode to do a Valley focused show. Click here to listen now: HVS Dolphincast ep15 Aug 29 2009

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