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Stag Symposium ([email protected]) Show Notes Season 3, Episode 5. Publication date 11/03/2025Stag Symposium’s guest is Jim Turk, Director of Vocal Music. Jim talks teaching, music, his journey to DeMatha and shares some of his favorite stories. Jim also talks about his The Ohio State University experience and his composition of DeMatha’s school song. He might teach Mike and Dan to sing. Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.The thumbnail icon was designed by Rob Landini ‘00.Host Biographies: Mr. Michael Ptomey is in his 21st year teaching. A DeMatha grad, class of ’98, he has taught English, Social Studies, and is currently the Chair of the Theology department. Mike has coached lacrosse and moderated clubs; he has won numerous awards for his teaching.Dr. Daniel McMahon is in his 45th year of teaching and serves as principal at DeMatha. Dan teaches World Literature and has coached basketball and softball and has moderated numerous clubs. He is a DeMatha grad, class of ’76.
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