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WLTL Radio:  Empowering Students Since 1968

Here is the cool thing about being involved in WLTL.  Whether or not you go into radio or media isn't the most important part of being involved in WLTL.  The most important thing all of our students take away from their time here is the ability to be better communicators, business leaders and yes, even sometimes better leaders in the media field.

No matter what field you end up in, once you are a WLTL'er you are one for life!  If you ever were involved in WLTL and you are not in our Alumni Database, get us your info now!  Send your name, graduating year and email address to Chris Thomas at cthomas@wltl.net.  

​We will then add you to our email list where you can find out about opportunities to continue to support WLTL, come back and host Alumni Shows and more!

WLTL - A Decade of Broadcasting (1978)

We recently unearthed this gem from 1978. A book put together by students to commemorate the first 10 years of WLTL.  

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We hope you enjoy the memories and learning about WLTL!

WLTL Alumni in Media and Entertainment

While we are proud of all of our alumni, we always like to highlight those who have gone on to work in the media/entertainment field in some way, shape or form.  If this is you and your name isn't below let us know!  Contact Chris Thomas at cthomas@wltl.net with your current position, name, graduation year and any cool photos you have and we will get you up on the site ASAP!

More Alumni in Media & Entertainment
* next to name indicates they are now retired

Sean Ledigh '97 - Supervising Producer

WGN Television - Chicago, Illinois

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Dave Juday '90 - Play-By-Play

The Pulse 88.7 - Phoenix, Arizona

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Phil LeBeau '84 - Reporter

NBC News - New York, New York

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Jessica Weber '96 - Music Executive

Co-Sign - Brooklyn, New York

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Doug Schneider '79 - Reporter

Green Bay Gazette - Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Evan Boyd '13 - Analyst

Stats Inc - Chicago, Illinois

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Rick Blum '86 - Assignment Editor*

WISC Television - Madison, Wisconsin

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T. Ryan Bode '13 - Producer

Fox 46 - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Jacob Alderman '12 - Radio Software Engineer

Telos Alliance - Cleveland, Ohio

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JoAnn Prihoda-Reece '74 - Television Engineer

WGN Television - Chicago, Illinois 

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Nicholas Reczynski '05 - Editor

Warner Bros Animation - Los Angeles, California

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Matt Dahl '03 - Podcast Host

Steve Dahl Podcast Network - Chicago, Illinois

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Chris Thomas '97 - On-Air Host

InterFM 897 - Tokyo, Japan

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Stuart Prentice '10 - Senior Account Executive

Nexxen - Chicago, Illinois

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 Steve Darnell '82 - On-Air Personality

WDCB Radio - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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Mike Kamper '92 - Director of Audio

Telltale Games - San Rafael, CA

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Dan Sweeney '76 - On-Air Personality

Syndicated Radio Show

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Jack Patel '15 - Production Asst.

ESPN - Bristol, Connecticut 

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Peter Ferro '91 - Mobile Unit Engineer

Chicago, Illinois

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Amanda Vinicky '99 - Reporter

WTTW Television - Chicago, Illinois

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Mikaela Larson '18 -  Business Analyst

Chicago Blackhawks - Chicago, Illinois

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Lars Lonnroth '19 - Digital Content Producer

13 WMAZ TV - Macon, Georgia

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Cam Ariana '11 - Account Executive

Overtime Sports - Brooklyn, New York

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Greg Winegar '07 - Sr. Media Delivery Manager

Conversant - Chicago, Illlinois

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Fred Moody '17 - Team Leader

Radio City Music Hall - New York, New York

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Hunter Pendleton '15 - Drummer

Post Sex Nachos - Nashville, Tennessee

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Camille Suknovich '13 - Producer

The Kitchen North America - Chicago, Illinois

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Ryan Perri '05 - Promotions Producer

NBC 5 - Chicago, Illinois

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John Spataro '09 - Dir. of Business Development

Allsides - Chicago, Illinois

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Alex Holder '11 - VP of Digital Marketing

Concord Records - New York, New York

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Bill Murdoch '83 - Chief Engineer

WGN Radio - Chicago, Illinois

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David Gulik '05 - Audio Engineer

Jingle Punks - Los Angeles, California

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Elif Geris '10 - Musician

Los Angeles, California

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Kraig Kann '84 - Talk Show Host

SiriusXM - New York, New York

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Mike Baker '79 - On-Air Personality

Syndicated Show - Chicago, Illinois

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Brendan Greely '96 - Podcast Host

Steve Dahl Podcast Network - Chicago, Illinois

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Jake Walcyzk '15 - Artist Management

Santa Monica, California

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Katie Burns '10 - Principal Cellist

Denver (Colorado) Philharmonic Orchestra

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Phil Hejtmanek '71 - On-Air Personality

WXPR Radio - Rhinelander, Wisconsin

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Collin Thomas '13 - Audio Engineer

Lime Studios - Los Angeles, California

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Mike Murphy '69 - Sports Talk Host*

ESPN Radio - Chicago, Illinois

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Tom Meyer '71 - Investigative Reporter*

NBC 3 - Cleveland, Ohio

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Ted Slowik '78 - Columnist*

Chicago Tribune - Chicago, Illinois

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Claire Winegar '11 - Account Director

Weber Shandwick PR - Chicago, Illinois

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Tom Moran '11 - Newswriter

NewsNation - Chicago, Illinois

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Madison Vickery '13 - A&R Director

Atlantic Records - Los Angeles, California

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Patrick Catezone '18 - Asst. Video Director

ASUN Conference - Atlanta, Georgia

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Luke Cunningham '18 - Public Relations Asst.

Next PR - Chicago, Illinois

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Connor Ciecko '17 - Video Promotions Producer

PBS Wisconsin - Madison, Wisconsin

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Patricia Stamatelos '15 - Account Coordinator

Warner Brothers - New York, New York

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Matt Van De Sompele '14 - Park Operations

Chicago White Sox - Chicago, Illinois

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Jonathan Rosenthal '12 - Manager

3 Arts Entertainment - Los Angeles, California

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