From Floyd Central to the Anchor Desk: Mike Olmstead’s Story
Originally featured in our December 2023 Legacy Ledger, this alumni spotlight shares the story of Mike Olmstead, Floyd Central Class of 1989. From choir and theatre at Floyd Central to a long career in broadcast journalism, Mike built his path through sports reporting, producing, anchoring, and media relations. His career has taken him from Joplin … Continue reading “From Floyd Central to the Anchor Desk: Mike Olmstead’s Story”
April 2024 Alumni Spotlights: Ronnie Dreistadt (FC ’89) and David West Reynolds (NA ’84)
Excerpt from the April 2024 Legacy Ledger: If you’re looking at this newsletter, then maybe the old expression “birds of a feather stick together” applies to you… that is, referring specifically to people who enjoy reading. Lots and lots of our friends, especially our schoolmates of yesteryear, like reading a well-written story. By contrast, far fewer … Continue reading “April 2024 Alumni Spotlights: Ronnie Dreistadt (FC ’89) and David West Reynolds (NA ’84)”
December 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Mike Olmstead (FC ’89) and Larra Overton (NA ’01)
Excerpt from the December 2023 Legacy Ledger: We end the year with our “broadcasters’ issue”, returning to a theme first introduced in May 2021: storytelling. Whether it’s behind the anchor desk or at a game in the broadcasters’ booth, telling a story is integral to reporting the news, sports or weather. We present two accomplished alumni who … Continue reading “December 2023 Alumni Spotlights: Mike Olmstead (FC ’89) and Larra Overton (NA ’01)”