Bryce Thompson will be joining other employees of WPKY as Grand Marshal of the Black Patch Parade.
Thompson is a 2022 graduate of Caldwell County School where he has been a student since 4th grade. While in high school he was part of the FFA, National Honor Society and played on the tennis team.
Thompson came to WPKY during his senior year through a program in the agriculture department at the high school.
click to download audioThis program consisted of attending school the first part of the day and then going to work at approved places in the community. This work experience gave credits for his high school requirements and also was intended to give opportunities to learn different skills to lead to employment.
He was quickly drawn to the electronic and computer parts of the radio station. This was a perfect fit for him as he had always enjoyed working and playing with computers. He learned how set up recordings, put together advertisements and even did some of the actual voice sections of the ads. His responsibilities rose to doing the production and behind the scenes for live remotes and road shows.
The internship accomplished what it was intended to do and after graduation Thompson was offered a job at WPKY. His responsibilities continues to grow.
click to download audioHe said he had learned a lot by working at the station.
click to download audioThompson learned how WPKY works together in times of community needs.
click to download audioThompson is the youngest of the Grand Marshals and it is looking forward to being part of it.
click to download audioThompson is currently attending Madisonville College while working around 20 hours per week at WPKY.. His plans are to attend Murray State next year.
