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  • Recognition Day

    Students, Faculty and Staff

    Upper School students, faculty and staff were honored for their service to the school during the school's annual Recognition Day ceremony.
    Recorded: Wed, 16 May 2012

Recent Podcasts

  • Recognition Day

    Students, Faculty and Staff

    Upper School students, faculty and staff were honored for their service to the school during the school's annual Recognition Day ceremony.
    Recorded: Wed, 16 May 2012

  • Ryan Long and Alathea

    Songwriters, Musicians

    Musicians Ryan Long and singer/songwriter duo Alathea perform in chapel.
    Recorded: Mon, 7 May 2012

  • Bill Curry

    Head Coach, ESPN Analyst

    Bill Curry has spent his entire adult life as a leader and communicator. His NFL career included two Super Bowl titles and a stint as the President of the NFL Players Association.
    Recorded: Mon, 30 April 2012

  • Zan Guerry '67

    CEO, Chattem Inc.

    Zan Guerry ’67, CEO of Chattem, Inc. and former Chairman of Baylor's Board speaks to students in chapel.
    Recorded: Mon, 23 April 2012

  • Chinese Folk Musicians

    China Ocean University

    The highly acclaimed virtuoso players of Chinese Folk Music recently performed for Baylor School music and Chinese classes.
    Recorded: Fri, 20 April 2012

  • Walter Hautzig

    Concert Pianist

    Austrian concert pianist Walter Hautzig performs with Baylor’s orchestra under the direction of Tom Schow.
    Recorded: Mon, 16 April 2012

  • Jennifer Pharr Davis

    Cushman Lecture Series

    Jennifer has hiked over 11,000 miles of Long Distance Trails on 6 continents and currently holds endurance records on the Appalachian Trail, Long Trail and Bibbulmun Track.
    Recorded: Mon, 2 April 2012

  • Zan Guerry Tennis Center Dedication

    Scott Wilson, Zan Guerry, Special Guests

    Parents, alumni, and friends of Baylor attended the dedication of an expansive new tennis center in honor of Zan Guerry ’67.
    Recorded: Sat, 31 March 2012

  • Jason Taylor

    President, Chattanooga Times Free Press

    Jason Taylor, President of the Chattanooga Times Free Press newspaper, is one of the most dynamic and accomplished leaders in his industry.
    Recorded: Mon, 26 March 2012

  • Orchestra Performance

    The Baylor Orchestra

    The Baylor Orchestra performs a selection of music in chapel.
    Recorded: Mon, 5 March 2012

  • Eddie Davis

    Athletics Trainer

    Eddie Davis shares his reflections about the worst thing that ever happened in his life - the loss of his wife and beloved Baylor community member Janie Davis.
    Recorded: Mon, 27 February 2012

  • Chris Waddell

    Executive Director, One Revolution

    Chris Waddell, the most decorated male skier in Paralympic history, shares his inspiring story during a special chapel presentation.
    Recorded: Wed, 22 February 2012

  • Todd Etter '86

    Scholarship Dinner Keynote

    Todd Etter '86, who is one of the founding employees and partner of the non-traditional investment advice company known as the Motley Fool was the keynote speaker at Baylor's annual scholarship dinner
    Recorded: Tue, 21 February 2012

  • Karl Dewayne Gardner

    Actor, Director, Destiny Theater

    Karl D. Gardner…presents "African American Theatre: Yesterday and Today," as part of Baylor's African American Read-in
    Recorded: Mon, 6 February 2012

  • Mid-Winter Nights Blast

    The Nighthawks

    The 10th annual Midwinter Night's Blast community service fundraiser featuring the faculty and student band, the Nighthawks.
    Recorded: Tue, 31 January 2012

  • Verve 20th Year Concert

    Verve Dancers past & present

    Verve' has come of age! This important concert dance company and Baylor fine arts program has inspired audiences and dancers for 20 years.
    Recorded: Sat, 28 January 2012

  • Assembly Senior Speeches

    Charlie Haney, Andy Priddy

    Charlie Haney and Andy Priddy present their senior speeches during Assembly.
    Recorded: Fri, 27 January 2012

  • Mid-Winter Night's Blast Preview

    The Nighthawks

    Don’t miss the 11th annual Midwinter Night's Blast community service fundraiser Tuesday, Jan. 31 AND Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Roddy Theatre. The band played a preview number in chapel today.
    Recorded: Fri, 27 January 2012

  • Heather Ott

    English Instructor, Coach

    English Instructor Heather Ott shares about her experiences visiting Kenya and her perspective on what it takes to achieve a high level of excellence.
    Recorded: Mon, 23 January 2012

  • MLK Day Celebration

    Love, Peace and Happiness

    The Baylor community enjoyed wrapping up our 17th annual MLK "Day On" celebration with a lively event led by faculty member Ken Parks and his band, Love, Peace, and Happiness.
    Recorded: Wed, 18 January 2012

  • MLK Day Panel Discussion

    Dr. Herb Barks '51, Alexis Guerry Bogo '89, Kelly Reisman Drayer '89, Charl

    Baylor students attending a special MLK Day panel discussion Monday learned about the school's efforts to create a more diverse community
    Recorded: Mon, 16 January 2012

  • Dr. Ernest Morrell

    Professor, Writer, Producer

    Dr. Ernest Morell, Professor of English Education and Director of the Institute for Urban and Minority Education (IUME) at Teachers College, Columbia University.
    Recorded: Fri, 13 January 2012

  • Colloquium

    Westminster Choir

    During Colloquium, upper school students enjoyed a special concert by the Westminster Choir College, one of the top collegiate choirs in the country.
    Recorded: Thu, 12 January 2012

  • Bill Cushman '59

    Former Faculty Member

    Bill Cushman '59 visited Baylor and spoke at Chapel about the value of tradition and community at Baylor.
    Recorded: Mon, 9 January 2012

  • Assembly, Jan. 6, 2012

    Ellie Lawler & Marshall Farrell

    Ellie Lawler & Marshall Farrell presented their senior speeches today at assembly.
    Recorded: Fri, 6 January 2012

  • Holiday Choir Concert

    6th, 7th-8th, Upper School and Faculty Choirs

    The Baylor School Choirs perform a selection of holiday music.
    Recorded: Tue, 13 December 2011

  • Middle School Choir in Chapel

    Vic Oaks & Middle School Choir

    The 6th Grade Choir and the full Middle School Choir perform in chapel.
    Recorded: Mon, 12 December 2011

  • Dr. Scott Dering

    Dean of Academic Affairs

    Scott Dering presents an insightful view of the changing trends and challenges of education today.
    Recorded: Fri, 9 December 2011

  • Dr. Grady Butler

    College Dean, Morehouse Collge

    Grady Butler was arrested in October 1960 for attempting to eat at a restaurant in Rich’s in Atlanta. He spent several days in the Fulton County jail along with his cellmate, Martin Luther King, Jr
    Recorded: Mon, 5 December 2011

  • Pep Rally for the Big Game

    Students, Faculty, Staff

    The Baylor community gathered for a pep rally in advance of the state championship football game taking place later in the day.
    Recorded: Thu, 1 December 2011

  • Dr. John Miller Memorial

    Family, Friends, Colleagues

    The Baylor community gathered to honor the contributions and life of long-term faculty member Dr. John "Doc" Miller.
    Recorded: Sun, 20 November 2011

  • Hedges Library Dedication

    Scott Wilson, Jim Stover, Herb Barks, Guests

    The Baylor community celebrates the dedication of the newly renovated Hedges Library including the Bruce C. High III Resource Center.
    Recorded: Thu, 17 November 2011

  • iPad Q&A - Parent Alliance

    Scott Dering, Shawn Arrington, Sarah Catanzaro

    Scott Dering, Shawn Arrington, Sarah Catanzaro address a Parent Alliance meeting answering questions about Baylor's iPad Initiative.
    Recorded: Wed, 16 November 2011

  • Veteran's Day

    Faculy & Staff Verterans

    Veterans are honored at assembly.
    Recorded: Fri, 11 November 2011

  • Seth Carico '00

    Opera Singer

    Bass-baritone performer Seth Carico returned home from the Deutsche Opera Berlin where he is performing in Verdi’s “Don Carlo” and Puccini’s “Tosca” to give a recital at Baylor.
    Recorded: Mon, 7 November 2011

  • Dr. Clifford Kuhn

    Author, Trainer, Personal Coach

    Dr. Clifford Kuhn presents concepts from his latest book "All Starts With A Smile: Seven Steps to Being Happier Right Now"
    Recorded: Mon, 24 October 2011

  • Grant Wood Receives Conrow Miller Award

    Grant & the Baylor Community

    Grant Wood receives this year’s Conrow Miller award, which was presented in chapel by the class of 2001.
    Recorded: Mon, 17 October 2011

  • Dr. James L. Catanzaro

    President, Chattanooga State Community College

    Dr. James L. Catanzaro speaks on what it takes to be happy.
    Recorded: Mon, 17 October 2011

  • Amy-Jill Levine

    Vanderbilt University

    Amy-Jill Levine is E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School.
    Recorded: Mon, 3 October 2011

  • Templeton Scholarship Award

    Christian Carbone ’12

    Templeton Scholarship recipient Christian Carbone ’11 delivered his winning scholarship essay during chapel.
    Recorded: Mon, 26 September 2011

  • Alan Williams

    Teammates Matter

    Project Teammates Matter exists to put perspective back into sports by promoting TEAM in school communities throughout the country.
    Recorded: Mon, 19 September 2011

  • Chapel - Sept. 12, 2011

    The Baylor Concert Choir

    The Baylor Concert Choir performs in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
    Recorded: Mon, 12 September 2011

  • Convocation 2011

    Students, Staff, Guests

    Baylor’s Headmaster and President Scott Wilson ’75 presided over the school’s convocation ceremony
    Recorded: Wed, 24 August 2011

  • Upper School Graduation 2011

    Class of 2011, Faculty & Staff

    Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2011, who celebrated this important milestone during commencement exercises on June 3.
    Recorded: Tue, 7 June 2011

  • Middle School Graduation 2011

    Baylor Students & Staff

    Congratulations to our eighth grade graduating class, who celebrated this important milestone during commencement exercises on June 1.
    Recorded: Thu, 2 June 2011

  • Awards Day 2011

    Baylor Students & Staff

    Baylor honored outstanding students during the much anticipated annual Awards Day ceremony.
    Recorded: Mon, 23 May 2011

  • Senior Luncheon 2011

    Larry Roberts '65, Keynote

    The annual senior luncheon with keynote address by Science Instructor, Larry Roberts.
    Recorded: Mon, 23 May 2011

  • Final Student Assembly

    Danie Bently, Emilee Wolfe, Jake Kennedy

    The final assembly of the year featuring senior speeches from Danie Bently, Emilee Wolfe, and Jake Kennedy.
    Recorded: Fri, 20 May 2011

  • Recognition Day 2011

    Baylor Students & Staff

    Upper School students were honored for their service and leadership during the school's annual Recognition Day ceremony.

    Recorded: Wed, 18 May 2011

  • Rev. Brian Davis

    Pastor

    Brian is currently on staff at First Centenary United Methodist Church and pastor for the contemporary service called The Vine.
    Recorded: Mon, 9 May 2011

  • Tucker Carrington

    Cushman Fellows Lecture Series

    Tucker Carrington, the executive director of the Mississippi Innocence Project shared insights from his work with two wrongly convicted men
    Recorded: Mon, 2 May 2011

  • Come to the Spring Play!

    The Baylor Players

    Baylor Players Present Twelfth Night April 27-May 1. Members of the cast give a shout out in chapel.
    Recorded: Tue, 26 April 2011

  • Kelleen Corrigan

    Associate Protection Officer, United Nations

    Kelleen serves in Bogotá, Colombia, working to prevent displacement and to ensure protection for refugees
    Recorded: Mon, 25 April 2011

  • Reverend Charles Hasty, Jr.

    Pastor

    Rev. Charles “Chuck” Hasty, Jr. spoke at chapel about the value of appreciating the opportunity of each day.
    Recorded: Mon, 18 April 2011

  • Betsy Barks Cox

    Writer, Teacher

    Betsy Barks Cox, who will be inducted this year into the Fellowship of Southern Writers speaks at a special assembly.
    Recorded: Wed, 13 April 2011

  • Spring Recitals

    Baylor Students

    Students from Baylor's Band & Orchestra perform solo and ensemble works in the Baylor Chapel.
    Recorded: Tue, 12 April 2011

  • Rene Johnson

    Professor, Finlandia University

    Rene Johnson came to Finlandia University in Hancock, Mich. in 2005 after 12 years of teaching in the African countries of Ethiopia, Kenya and Tarzania.
    Recorded: Mon, 11 April 2011

  • Ed Huey

    Musician, Former Faculty Member

    Former faculty member Ed Huey wows the crowd with his musical prowess
    Recorded: Mon, 4 April 2011

  • The Von D. Oehmig Sports Performance Center Dedication

    School Officials, Donors, Guests

    The Von D. Oehmig Sports Performance Center was officially dedicated on March 11.
    Recorded: Wed, 16 March 2011

  • Nate Rawlings '00

    Scholarship Dinner Keynote

    Captain Nate Rawlings ’00 was the keynote speaker at Baylor’s annual scholarship dinner on February 24.
    Recorded: Thu, 24 February 2011

  • College Forum 2011

    Panel of College Deans and Directors

    The Baylor School College Forum is a unique opportunity for both juniors and their parents to learn first-hand about the college admissions process
    Recorded: Sat, 19 February 2011

  • LaFrederick M. Thirkill

    Educator, Playwright, Actor, Musician

    A distinguished local educator, playwright, actor, and musician, LaFrederick M.Thirkill serves an assistant principal at Apison Elementary School.
    Recorded: Mon, 7 February 2011

  • Mid-Winter Nights Blast

    The Nighthawks

    The Nighthawks perform at the 10th annual Midwinter Night's Blast community service fundraiser.
    Recorded: Thu, 3 February 2011

  • Mid-Winter Nights Blast

    Sarah Van Deusen & Jake Kennedy

    Sarah Van Deusen and Jake Kennedy perform at the 10th annual Midwinter Night's Blast community service fundraiser.
    Recorded: Thu, 3 February 2011

  • Athletic Recruiting Program

    Administrators from several colleges

    The Athletic and College Counseling Offices sponsored an Athletic Recruiting Program for all Baylor upper school students and their parents.
    Recorded: Mon, 31 January 2011

  • Br. Ron Fender

    Outreach Manager, Community Kitchen

    Br. Ron Fender is a vowed member of the Brotherhood of Saint Gregory, a religious order in the Episcopal Church. He serves as the outreach case manager at the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
    Recorded: Mon, 31 January 2011

  • Mid-Winter Night's Blast Preview

    The Nighthawks

    Don’t miss the 10th annual Midwinter Night's Blast community service fundraiser Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Roddy Theatre. The band played a preview number in chapel today.
    Recorded: Mon, 31 January 2011

  • Tribute to Joe Gawyrs

    Baylor's Vervé Dancers & Guest Performers

    A special tribute to long-time Baylor faculty member Joe Gawyrs was performed as part of Vervé's 18th annual concert.
    Recorded: Thu, 27 January 2011

  • Vervé 10th Annual Concert

    Baylor's Vervé Dancers & Guest Performers

    Baylor's concert dance company, Verve’, presents its 18th annual concert. The company of 35 dancers were joined by Baylor musicians and guest dancers
    Recorded: Thu, 27 January 2011

  • MLK Day Concluding Celebration

    Love, Peace and Happiness, Faculty & Students

    The Baylor community enjoyed wrapping up our 17th annual MLK "Day On" celebration with a lively event led by faculty member Ken Parks and his band, Love, Peace, and Happiness.
    Recorded: Mon, 17 January 2011

  • Ruth Brinkley

    MLK Day Celebration Keynote

    Former Memorial Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Ruth Brinkley was the featured guest speaker for Baylor School’s 17th annual “MLK Day On” celebration
    Recorded: Mon, 17 January 2011

  • Snow, Sledding on Campus

    Students, Faculty, Staff & Families

    Chattanooga experienced a snowstorm phenomenon the week of January 10, 2011 and the Baylor campus community wasted no time in getting out for some sledding and winter weather fun!
    Recorded: Mon, 10 January 2011

  • Class of 2011 Superlatives

    Ryan Bock and Kassidy Brown

    The much anticipated senior superlatives for the class of 2011 were announced in Assembly today by yearbook co-editors Ryan Bock and Kassidy Brown
    Recorded: Fri, 7 January 2011

  • Holiday Orchestra Concert

    Beginning, Middle School, and the Baylor Orchestra

    Baylor's Beginning Orchestra, Middle School Orchestra and the Baylor Orchestra perform in 'the Alumni Chapel.
    Recorded: Wed, 8 December 2010

  • Winter Recitals

    Baylor Students

    Students from Baylor's Band & Orchestra perform solo and ensemble works in the Baylor Chapel.
    Recorded: Thu, 11 November 2010

  • Pat Bassett - TAIS Keynote

    President, NAIS

    Pat Bassett, president of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) opened the TAIS conference speaking on "The Three Essential Questions for Creating 21st Century Schools.”
    Recorded: Mon, 8 November 2010

  • Holmes Rolston III

    Professor, Environmental Ethics

    Holmes Rolston III is University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University. He is unanimously regarded as a founder of the field of environmental ethics
    Recorded: Mon, 25 October 2010

  • Bud Krogh

    Senior Fellow on Leadership, Ethics, and Integrity

    Mr. Krogh currently serves as a Senior Fellow on Leadership, Ethics, and Integrity at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.
    Recorded: Mon, 11 October 2010

  • Homecoming Speeches

    Baylor Student Nominees

    Several students give impromptu speeches each vying for votes for Homecoming Queen and King.
    Recorded: Fri, 8 October 2010

  • Marc Elliot

    Motivational Speaker on Tolerance

    Motivational speaker Marc Elliot speaks about the importance of tolerance.

    Recorded: Thu, 7 October 2010

  • Legacy Panel Discussion

    Scott Wilson '75 and Alumni

    Headmaster Scott Wilson '75 facilitated a panel discussion during Alumni Weekend that focused on the importance of legacy families to Baylor.
    Recorded: Sat, 2 October 2010

  • Spirit Week Pep Rally

    Students gather for a pep rally the morning of the big game. The Red Raiders went on to topple the tornadoes 27-6.
    Recorded: Fri, 1 October 2010

  • John Two-Hawks

    Native American Musician

    John Two-Hawks is a Grammy-and-Emmy nominated, Platinum-Award winning musician whose music has been featured in movies by Fox Searchlight, films by HBO, and programs by The History Channel.
    Recorded: Tue, 28 September 2010

  • Col. Tommy Preston

    Chaplain, US Army

    Col. Tommy Preston speaks about the importance of heroes in the military and in everyday life.
    Recorded: Mon, 20 September 2010

  • Parents' Day Choir Performance

    The Baylor Concert Choir

    Headmaster Scott Wilson greets parents for a performance by the Baylor Concert Choir under the direction of Vic Oakes. The performance was one of many events planned during Parents' Day 2010.
    Recorded: Fri, 17 September 2010

  • Dr. Susan O. Underwood

    Poet, Creative Writing Professor

    Susan O'Dell Underwood directs the creative writing program at Carson-Newman College and also teaches courses in poetry, short fiction, and Appalachian literature
    Recorded: Mon, 13 September 2010

  • Templeton Scholarship Award

    Rebecca Schmitt ’11

    Templeton Scholarship recipient Rebecca Schmitt ’11 delivered her winning scholarship essay during a recent assembly.
    Recorded: Fri, 3 September 2010

  • Start of School Address

    Dr. Herb Barks ‘51

    Dr. Herb Barks ’51 speaks at chapel about the true nature of intelligence.
    Recorded: Mon, 30 August 2010

  • Convocation International Greeting

    International Students

    Baylor students from ten different countries offered a welcome in their native language.
    Recorded: Wed, 25 August 2010

  • Convocation Keynote Address

    Perry Key

    Baylor alum and science instructor Perry Key gave the keynote address speaking to the value of exploration in the educational process.
    Recorded: Wed, 25 August 2010

  • Convocation 2010

    Students, Staff, Guests

    Convocation ceremony featuring students, staff and keynote by Perry Key.
    Recorded: Wed, 25 August 2010
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Popular Podcasts

  • Chinese Folk Musicians

    China Ocean University

    The highly acclaimed virtuoso players of Chinese Folk Music recently performed for Baylor School music and Chinese classes.
    Recorded: Fri, 20 April 2012

  • Jennifer Pharr Davis

    Cushman Lecture Series

    Jennifer has hiked over 11,000 miles of Long Distance Trails on 6 continents and currently holds endurance records on the Appalachian Trail, Long Trail and Bibbulmun Track.
    Recorded: Mon, 2 April 2012

  • Todd Etter '86

    Scholarship Dinner Keynote

    Todd Etter '86, who is one of the founding employees and partner of the non-traditional investment advice company known as the Motley Fool was the keynote speaker at Baylor's annual scholarship dinner
    Recorded: Tue, 21 February 2012

  • Mid-Winter Nights Blast

    The Nighthawks

    The 10th annual Midwinter Night's Blast community service fundraiser featuring the faculty and student band, the Nighthawks.
    Recorded: Tue, 31 January 2012

  • Assembly, Jan. 6, 2012

    Ellie Lawler & Marshall Farrell

    Ellie Lawler & Marshall Farrell presented their senior speeches today at assembly.
    Recorded: Fri, 6 January 2012

  • Ed Huey

    Musician, Former Faculty Member

    Former faculty member Ed Huey wows the crowd with his musical prowess
    Recorded: Mon, 4 April 2011

  • John Two-Hawks

    Native American Musician

    John Two-Hawks is a Grammy-and-Emmy nominated, Platinum-Award winning musician whose music has been featured in movies by Fox Searchlight, films by HBO, and programs by The History Channel.
    Recorded: Tue, 28 September 2010

  • Tennis Greats Visit

    Melanie Oudin & the Bryan Brothers

    Baylor students were treated to a visit from some world-class tennis greats, rising star Melanie Oudin and five-time world champions Bob and Mike Bryan.
    Recorded: Thu, 3 December 2009

  • Scott Wilson '75

    Incoming Headmaster

    In his keynote Chapel address to Baylor students, faculty, and staff, Scott Wilson '75 looks back to his days as a student
    Recorded: Mon, 27 April 2009

  • Wendell Berry

    Poet, Author, Essayist

    Poet, essayist, farmer, and novelist Wendell Berry visited classes and spoke to Baylor students about sustainable land use and the importance of community
    Recorded: Thu, 2 April 2009