Episode Summary
In this student-led episode of The BAGO Mic, Trevor, Noe, and Ky-Mani reflect on their fifth grade experiences while sharing favorite memories, challenges, funny moments, and advice for future students. Students discuss testing, friendships, growth, podcasting, and what they learned during their final year of elementary school.
The conversation explores confidence, academics, classroom experiences, and personal growth throughout the year. Students share honest reflections about testing, relationships, recess memories, and what helped them succeed during fifth grade.
Throughout the episode, the students discuss podcasting, school culture, classroom experiences, and advice for future students about listening, trying hard, and staying focused. They also reflect on why student voice matters and how growth happens through challenges.
This episode celebrates memories, growth, and passing The BAGO Mic to future students. Trevor, Noe, and Ky-Mani encourage future students to work hard, be respectful, and continue creating strong student voices.
Show Notes
- Favorite fifth grade memories
- Challenges, testing, and growth
- Advice for future students
- Podcasting and student voice
- Passing The BAGO Mic forward
Key Takeaways
- Growth comes from effort and persistence.
- Respect and hard work matter in school.
- Student voice builds confidence.
- Friendships and memories shape school experiences.
Hainipi… That means hi, hey, or hello in a friendly way. Hi everyone. Welcome to The BAGO Mic, powered by Student Voice, where students lead the way.
Noe: We are students from Winnebago Public Schools broadcasting from the Winnebago Native American Reservation in Winnebago, Nebraska.
Trevor: This podcast is created by us for the world.
Noe: Let’s start by introducing ourselves. My name is Noe.
Trevor: My name is Trevor.
Ky-Mani: My name is Ky-Mani.
Before we begin, we would like to share something we’re thankful for.
Noe: I’m thankful for my mom.
Trevor: I’m thankful for my family.
Ky-Mani: I’m thankful for my family.
Now let’s get into it. Once again, the topic we are talking about is our fifth grade year, advice for next year, and passing the mic.
Noe: What was your favorite memory this year?
Trevor: The BAGO Mic.
Ky-Mani: Playing basketball games.
Noe: Playing ball tag at recess.
Noe: What was something funny that happened this year?
Trevor: When some friends were making Ky-Mani and me laugh.
Noe: What was it about?
Trevor: They were doing funny stuff. I don’t know how to describe it.
Ky-Mani: Cas was making funny jokes.
Noe: Mine was probably when I slipped down the stairs trying to get to school one time.
Trevor: I had a couple hard days and some good days.
Noe: What was something hard this year?
Trevor: When some people went behind my back.
Ky-Mani: Math tests.
Noe: Me too. All the tests. Those were really long.
Noe: What surprised you this year?
Trevor: The class had lots of good days.
Ky-Mani: Playing outside.
Noe: I think fifth grade went by kind of fast.
Trevor: Actually, every year goes by fast.
Noe: What is something you got better at?
Trevor: Basketball.
Ky-Mani: I got better at dividing and adding in class.
Noe: I’d say I got better at The BAGO Mic.
Noe: What is something you were nervous about at first?
Trevor: Probably The BAGO Mic.
Ky-Mani: The first day of school.
Noe: Me too.
Noe: What is something you’re proud of this year?
Trevor: That I was proficient on the NSCAS test.
Noe: Mine is probably just The BAGO Mic again.
Ky-Mani: I was proud of my class.
Noe: What is something you will remember from this class?
Trevor: Wilbert the fly, the paper throwing club, and The BAGO Mic.
Noe: Mine is paper throwing club.
Ky-Mani: Why did everyone try to kill Wilbert?
Noe: What should next year’s students not worry about?
Trevor: Probably Mr. Kleve. Don’t worry about him. He doesn’t bite.
Noe: What should they take seriously?
Trevor: Everything. If you’re not good, you’re gonna get cooked.
Ky-Mani: Reading and math.
Noe: What helps you succeed in fifth grade?
Trevor: Mr. Kleve told us not to give up.
Ky-Mani: Math.
Noe: I’d probably say the affirmations. Those were pretty good.
Noe: What would you do differently?
Trevor: Try to make school more fun.
Ky-Mani: Laugh less from peeping.
Noe: I would try to remember stuff over summer because every year I forget.
Noe: What is one mistake you should avoid?
Trevor: Forgetting things in math, reading, and science.
Noe: Be careful.
Ky-Mani: Math mistakes.
Noe: What is one thing that made the year better?
Trevor: Being good and bad at the same time.
Noe: Lunch was pretty cool.
Ky-Mani: Playing outside.
Noe: What games do you play outside?
Ky-Mani: Basketball.
Noe: What is one habit that helped you?
Trevor: I put reminders on math and division problems.
Noe: I don’t really have a habit.
Ky-Mani: Asking for help.
Noe: That’s good. That’s cool.
Noe: What should students do on the first day of school?
Trevor: Don’t try to kill Wilbert.
Noe: Do something really fun.
Ky-Mani: Don’t try to kill Wilbert either.
Noe: Now we’re moving to passing the mic.
What should next year’s students do to make the podcast great?
Trevor: Act right.
Ky-Mani: Don’t make noise.
Noe: Try not to laugh into the mic or talk quietly.
Noe: What advice do you have for speaking on the mic?
Trevor: Stay on task and don’t mess around with your friends.
Ky-Mani: Make sure the mic can hear you and speak loud.
Noe: Yeah, speaking loud is good.
Noe: What makes a podcast a good episode?
Trevor: Don’t mess around and do good things because good things happen.
Noe: Also the dynamic between people.
Ky-Mani: Don’t do stupid things.
Noe: What is one thing students should not do?
Trevor: Mess around in class because then you get mean Mr. Kleve.
Ky-Mani: Don’t mess around in class.
Noe: Why does student voice matter?
Trevor: I don’t know.
Ky-Mani: To share opinions.
Noe: Because your voice can get stronger through podcasting and speaking louder.
Noe: What should the next class continue?
Trevor: Give respect to Mr. Kleve because good things happen.
Ky-Mani: Get respect too.
Noe: We’re passing the mic to you.
Thanks for listening to The BAGO Mic. Remember, your voice matters, our story matters, and you matter.
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