Join us for this episode of the Fairview Advantage Podcast: our special Senior Spotlight on the Class of 2025!

Hear reflections from FHS seniors Spencer B. and Kelly A. on their favorite memories, lessons learned, and hopes for the future—plus insights from Principal Chris Vicha on the resilience, leadership, and impact of this standout graduating class.

In this episode of The Fairview Advantage Podcast, we sit down with students and staff involved in Fairview High School’s 2025 spring musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Cast and crew members Aubrey W. (10th grade), Lillian C. (11th grade), and Emma C. (8th grade) join Director Mrs. Jessica Atwood to share behind-the-scenes insights and reflections on this year’s production.

From innovative set designs to the challenges of dancing while singing iconic songs, students discuss how the show has pushed them creatively and technically. The episode also highlights the unique bonds formed between middle and high school students, the leadership growth among cast and crew, and the passion that drives the entire Stagecrafters team. With nearly 90 students involved, The Little Mermaid exemplifies collaboration, resilience, and community.

The production runs March 28–30 at Fairview High School’s Frank W. Barr Auditorium. Tickets are available at fairviewparkschools.org/boxoffice.

In this episode of the Fairview Advantage Podcast, we explore the many opportunities provided to students in World Language classes at Fairview High School and Mayer Middle School.

This episode delves into the impact of world language education at Fairview High School and Mayer Middle School. Guests share insights into the academic, personal, and professional benefits of learning a new language. Topics include cultural immersion through hands-on experiences like cooking classes and museum visits, exploring global perspectives, and the ways language study enhances communication skills and confidence. Students reflect on how learning a language has broadened their understanding of diverse cultures, inspired aspirations to study abroad, and opened doors for future opportunities. The discussion highlights the lasting value of language education in building connections and expanding horizons.

Guests include French teacher Madame Meghann Peters and students Spencer B., who studies French, along with Carina C. and Annaliese M., who are both Spanish students.

In this episode of the Fairview Advantage Podcast, we take a closer look at the Fairview High School Stagecrafters 2024 fall production of "Murder Runs in the Family."

Find out more about this production, what students learned from the production, and the importance of family in Stagecrafters. Featuring the play's director, Craig Cohan, and seniors Cory C., Annaliese M. and Isabel K.

“Murder Runs in the Family,” a satirical comedy and murder mystery, features students from Stagecrafters and International Thespian Troupe 8671. Performances will be on Nov. 15 & 16 at 7 PM and Nov. 17 at 2 PM.

In this episode of the Fairview Advantage Podcast, we kick off the 2024-2025 school year by spotlighting the Key Club Care Closet at Fairview High School.

The episode explores the development and launch of the Key Club Care Closet, a new resource designed to provide students with essential items such as personal hygiene products and other supplies. This important addition aims to support students who may need these basic necessities, creating a positive and supportive environment within the school.

Listeners will gain insights into how the Key Club identified the need for the Care Closet, their challenges in setting it up, and how donations are being gathered from the school and community. The episode also highlights other service projects the Key Club is involved in, such as teaching technological literacy to seniors and organizing donation drives. It’s a powerful conversation about student leadership, community service, and making a tangible difference in the lives of others.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Class of 2024 before they walk across the stage for their commencement on May 21, 2024. We discuss some of the unique challenges faced by the Class of 2024, including their transition to high school that was cut short by the pandemic. We also discuss what makes Fairview High School and the Fairview Park City School District unique for these students, who their favorite teachers are, and advice for underclassmen. Tune in to find out more about the Class of 2024 and why they have so much #WarriorPride in the school and the community they call home.

Guests include Fairview High School campus principal Chris Vicha and students Kathleen B. and Sammy R.

The Warrior Athletic Council (WAC) started during the 2023-2024 school year and is supported by the Fairview Athletic Department. The WAC represents all 23 varsity sports, fostering leadership, communication, and community within Fairview High's athletic program. Its objectives include empowering student-athletes through input on educational programs, developing leadership skills applicable in various contexts, enhancing communication between administration and athletes, and bolstering the school's athletic culture. Additionally, WAC oversees the organization of events like the Scarlet and Graymies to further engage and unify the student-athlete body.

Guests include Fairview High School & Mayer Middle School Athletic Director Jon Adams and students Lacey M. and Ben S.

2023-2024 was a historic season for the Fairview High School boys basketball team. During their first year in the Chagrin Valley Conference Metro Division, the Warriors earned a conference championship, their fourth in the last six seasons (in three different conferences.)

On Friday, March 8, 2024, the team beat sixth-seeded Cuyahoga Heights by a 49-46 margin in the District Final of the 2024 OHSAA Tournament inside Wooster High School to advance to Fairview’s first-ever Sweet 16 Regional Semifinal. The District championship was the first in the school's history. They finished this historic season with a 19-7 overall record. The team also featured several All-Division players on its roster.

Guests for this episode include boys basketball coach Ryan Barry, along with seniors Owen M. and Collin L.