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.

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.

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

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.