In the final Throwback Thursday of the school year, Mr. Nesi, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Joshua come together for a rich, reflective conversation about how school has changed, what’s been lost with the disappearance of final exams, and how we can better prepare students for college and life. From hilarious stories of old-school study sessions to the deep value of cumulative learning, this episode blends nostalgia with thoughtful critique of current education practices.

The trio also dives into a new initiative inspired by Ms. Wickens: the six-word memoir project. Mr. Allen shares his emotional entry—“Life is present. Cherish the moments.”—and opens up about recent personal challenges, prompting a powerful discussion about appreciating life, legacy, and the moments that define our journey. It’s the perfect send-off for the school year and a meaningful reminder of what matters most in and out of the classroom.

Key Topics Discussed:

• 📚 The “final exam era” vs. modern high school endings

• 🧠 Why cumulative exams helped build study habits, discipline, and resilience

• 🏫 High school vs. college assessment experiences

• 🏆 The power of earning exam exemptions as motivation

• ✍️ Launching the Six-Word Memoir project inspired by Ms. Wickens

• 🎙️ Mr. Allen’s heartfelt six-word memoir and the story behind it

• 🔄 The uniqueness of each school year, class, and student experience

• 📘 Yearbook traditions: senior quotes, wills, and inside jokes

• 🌱 The value of legacy, memory, and intentional reflection

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It’s Wild Card Wednesday, and this episode of the Zebra Morning Show is full of fun, randomness, and authentic Zebra energy. Mr. Nesi and Oscar reflect on the ongoing 8th grade orientations and activity fair, where Oscar did his best to represent the Zebra Podcast Network (and maybe got caught dancing on video, too). The hosts discuss the incoming Class of 2029, why every class gets unfairly labeled as "the worst," and how important it is to keep an open mind about new students.

Oscar gives an honest review of the recent choir performance ("we were horrible"), and the two chat about social media success, future plans, and their hopes for next year’s podcast team. It’s the kind of episode that feels like sitting on the couch with your funniest teacher and your most chill classmate—unexpected, unfiltered, and undeniably Zebra.

Key Topics Discussed:

• 🧭 8th grade orientation and activity fair reflections

• 🕺 Oscar’s impromptu group dance moment (Cupid Shuffle!)

• 🎶 Honest takes on the spring choir and marching band performances

• 📲 Viral reels and how the school’s Instagram content is growing

• 🧒 Every year’s new class: “These kids are bad!” — or are they?

• 📢 Recruiting new Zebra Podcast Network voices for next year

• 🤖 AI voice clips and throwback soundboard moments

• 🐿️ Squirrels, randomness, and roasting each other (with love)

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It’s Motivation Monday on the Zebra Morning Show, and Mr. Nesi is here to help kick off the final full week of the 2024–2025 school year with purpose and reflection. In a solo episode, he shares personal insights and poses a powerful question to the entire Zebra Nation: “What are you most proud of this year?”

Seniors are challenged to reflect on their entire four-year journey, having started high school during the pandemic and now approaching graduation. Underclassmen are encouraged to look back at how far they’ve come and assess where they want to go. Whether you’re headed to college, the military, or straight into the workforce, this episode reminds us all that growth comes not just from textbooks, but from lived experience.

Key Topics Discussed:

• 🧠 The importance of reflection at the end of the school year

• 🎓 A message to the Class of 2025: high school started during COVID, but look at you now

• 🏫 A call for underclassmen to assess their academic and personal growth

• 🔄 Why looking back helps you move forward

• 🛠️ Life lessons beyond books: formal vs. informal education

• ❓ “What are you most proud of?” – A challenge for all students

• • 🌞 Encouragement to enjoy summer and return focused

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