[Music] What's up y'all? You know what I'm high school gang gate here at Shelby County Schools only South wind high school home of the Jaguars. If you have never seen a
show like this before, you will never be able to say it again, baby. This is the first and the best. Come check us out and join the ride. Bring it back. >> Hey Doc, Doc Doc, I got you here on the
show with me. John, Mr. Guru, I got you on the show. I got Mr. sports team Memphis and Mr. Peak Memphis on the same show with me, man. Thank you for joining me today, man. >> No, man. You got to thank God, man. God made all this happen and God is the reason here, man. We got a great show here, man. We're going to dig deep into
the high school sports here in the area in our community. And the real purpose of this show, John V, is to uplift and show all this amazing talent we have right here in our community. >> Doc, you couldn't have said it any better, man. It's it's God is so good to give us this opportunity to be out here
at Jag Nation. What what a wonderful facility. What a wonderful setup and what a wonderful way to kick off the high school football season. I'm pumped, man. >> Hey, man. Look, we've got a great show today. We got a couple of people that's coming to be interviewed here on this first show. Uh one that does excellent
work for the athletic department for the school district. Her name is uh athletic director India Weaver. And we going to have her in just a moment and she's going to come on and talk about a couple of things that she does for the district as a whole. [Music]
[Music] [Music] We have our AV production uh which is actually in its third year where we actually take the students through all of the basics of everything audio, visual and photography.
>> Today we are editing pictures and or videos and just to like get a gist of it just so we know what to do. >> This right here is our agenda where we go off of um every month we have new things. We do our podcast. We do our
daily wakeup call. At the end of the day, I really hope that I can help them grab something that's going to take them a little further in life. Teamwork is top tier. Like we work together like we is one big family. We working together.
We stick together as one cuz we a unit. >> Miss Weaver, welcome. Welcome. All is welcome. All is welcome. First of all, you're an amazing athletic director. You've been leading this for a long time. Just tell me what is the vision that you have for your organization and
for this entire conglomerate we got going on here. >> Right. So you know the vision has always been to be the number one school district in the nation. So athletic has to follow. Right. So for us it's important to champion the potential of every student athlete that we have here in the system. And so for my department
it's all about support and opportunity. >> India. >> Oh go ahead. >> I was I was going to ask India what what is the best way uh in your mind for the district to to support these athletes? How how is the best way that you guys go about that you think? >> You know, we can't do this work alone.
It's very large, right? And we can't work in silos. It's very important for us to have community partners involved with us, uh friends, family, parents. I think that's the most special thing that we can do in this city. >> I'm a sixth grader and I'm sitting at the house. I'm sitting there with my my
mother, my grandmother, my father, my other siblings, and I'm watching this show today. >> Yeah. What makes that sixth grader say, "I want to continue to play sports for Memphis Shelby County Schools." Because, you know, we got all these charters. We got all these different municipalities
around. People will go where they want to go. We'll try, drive, and do what we do. But what makes it so special to be an athlete in Memphis Shelby County Schools, >> you know, the community, the spirit here. I'm just going to say it. The Memphis swag. That's what it's about here. We have swag. Look what we're
doing right now. We're innovative. We're out here. We're in here with the students. It's just just a prime time to be a part of what we're doing. And then also, we have a superintendent who's actually very interested in athletics, academics, athletics. Perfect compliments that go together. And I'm excited to be a part of it. It's
thrilling for me. >> Hey India, I know it's Friday. I know this is not the only spot you got to get to, but we really appreciate you coming on the show. Even those few moments talking to us about what's going on. I have been powerful. You are the first woman to do it. Hey, big time. Thank you
so much, India, for appreciate you big time. >> Hey, what's up MS fam? It's your boy Kale Perkins, quarterback for Southwind High School, and I'm pumped for an exciting season. >> Yo, K's Record, running back, Germantown High School in the house. We're all about toughness and touchdowns, but we
got to talk safety first. >> Absolutely. It's Dylan Dickerson, left tackle for Middle College High School, and we need all our fans to do a vi before coming to our house. >> First off, let's keep it real. Weapons. Nah, not happening, bro. Keep that meds out of our stands and off our parking lots. Respect our house.
>> No doubt. Now, let's talk about bags. When instant, clear bags only. That's the rule for everyone. No if, ands, and buts. >> Speaking of butts, keep your butts in C, man. You feel me? Only get up to cheer for restaurant breaks or for concession runs. >> And don't even think about pulling up on
the fence or in our parking lot. We want the action on the field where it counts. Respectful fans are the real MVP. >> Exactly. Let's rock this season with victories and good vibes. See you on game day. >> We're back. And now I have my guy, the
guy that that that floats the boat, makes the ship rock, makes it move forward, you know, is Dr. Rodrik Richmond, our superintendent. Doc, look, man. Such a privilege to have you here, man. I appreciate you. Great to be here today. >> I appreciate you allowing me to wear some good clothes today. You gave me the
day. You look good. Thank you, man. It's normally you knocking the room out, man. Thank you so much. So, Doc, I want to get on a serious note. Uh, you have the five A's. you know, the academics, the attitude, you know, the athletics, the arts.
>> So, I know we thought that was great things that you did. How does that fit into the vision of what you got going on, especially the >> Well, the biggest is I believe
really focused on is uh the arts and athletics. To me, that's a competitive advantage. What I want to bring to light in this district is the brilliance of urban students and I want to be Memphis proud. And so I believe through the arts
and athletics we'll be able to do that. Dr. Dr. Richmond, we're here at Southwind. Um they've had one of the best programs not just in Memphis but statewide over the last couple years. How do you kind of see the success that they've had here at Southwind um
influencing and and maybe motivating other programs to uh you know reach similar heights? Sir, >> one thing I can always say about >> John Bush who's the principal here, he runs a great school, >> but I also coach Griffin. Coach Griffin
is always putting a quality product. I followed his coaching career and everywhere he's been, the one thing I can count on is for his students to be his student athletes to be well prepared and for them to be disciplined. I'm looking forward to them playing Lozanne tonight. I'm looking forward to us
showing what our public schools can do versus some of our uh top-notch private schools. Uh and I believe that South Wind is going to come out on the winning end tonight. >> Well, we're in Drag Nation, so that's what you've been so I guess. >> Yes, sir. Yes, sir. And it was important
to me to do our first game day here at Southwind because over the past few years again Southwind has been a great a great they've had a great athletic football program in particularly but basketball uh again also it's a great
school climate and environment over here. Uh and I wanted us to kick it off versus them playing Loausanne. >> Now Dr. Richmond earlier in the show, Marcus Tanner said something about him being a sixth grader. And I know how you go by the book and you do something good. We got to check him. He going he a out of here. I'm talking about him being
sixth grade. But uh just going back to how you see things. How have things changed since you and I and all of us were participating on on these football athletic events? Well, I think what has changed is first of all, I want to raise the profile of athletics and our student
athletes. Uh when you think about our student athletes, we have NILS now. So there's an opportunity uh for them to generate revenue and income for themselves and their families, but I also want them to get to the next level. To me, it's important for them to be postsecary ready. Uh for them to be
able, we're going to do a number of interviews with coaches and our students. We want them to start now preparing to be uh college athletes. And one way of doing that is for us to replicate and simulate what those environments look like for them. You know what? Dr. Richard, I really do
appreciate you, man, coming on. I know you're a busy, busy, busy guy in this city of Memphis, man. But we thank you for coming out, especially for this first one. Hope this won't be your last one. But we appreciate you coming out, Doc. Most definitely coming to see us, man. Let me tell you like this. Anytime
you want to come, tell them I told you you good. >> Well, I appreciate that. But I also want to thank you, Marcus. Doc, I want to thank you. And John, I want to thank all of you guys for what you all do uh for athletics across our city. Again, this is this means a lot to me for you all to
be willing uh to kick this first one off. And I hope that you all continue to work with us throughout uh our athletic season uh to be a part of this momentous occasion. So, thank you all. I appreciate you. And I want to thank our communications team. Great job, team. Great job. >> Thank you so much. That was our
superintendent, Dr. Roger Ridge. Guess what? I'm looking for Mr. sandwich cuz I am hungry. Next time we come back, I'm going to have somebody with some food telling me what I can. >> Hey, we out [Music] today. One of my students wanted to come
up with a signature recipe. Um, and he loves Caribbean food. So, I said, "Why not come up with a Caribbean waffle? and his favorite fruit happens to be pineapple. So he created a Caribbean waffle. >> Uh our Caribbean waffle. I love
pineapple. So I just thought what better way to do Caribbean than pineapples and blueberries. We incorporated cinnamon, brown sugar, and also ginger snaps into that. And I feel like it really brought out the Caribbean side. you already have your zest in. So, go ahead and go to
your next step. Get your waffle iron prep. You know, it's so fascinating um for me for students such as the ones that I have working today and the one that even asked to come up with his signature recipe as he's a senior this
year. And his progression in the program has just been phenomenal. He's gone to having no interest to leading the class. Okay. So, this is the first taste after the after after your creation of your
Caribbean waffle. It's definitely Caribbean. [Music] >> Mi didn't do this. You did? Yes, sir. So, I'm going ask you, tell me about what we're about to partake in. >> We're about to partake in the Caribbean waffle. It has bananas, plantain,
strawberries blueberries pineapples all all the things you can find in the Caribbean. >> Dr. Ripley. >> Yes, sir. >> Dive into this just a little bit and taste this. >> So, Mr. Sam, tell me a little how exciting has it been to do come near Oz
and see the young people grow from your class shepherd somewhere around the city? Oh, it's been a tremendous pleasure. I love empowering young people and to see the students, the light bulb goes off. That's what's important for
me. And for them to learn skills that they can take into the real world, you know, I couldn't ask for more. >> Part of the arts, >> it's part well and and academics. Yes, sir. This is an integrated approach to how we want students to learn. So when
you think about academics, this includes our career and technical education department, but also it is culinary arts. And so this approach to how students learn and how we're approaching our game day event is how we want to integrate and provide real world
experiences for our students. And so young man, I want to thank you for what you continue to do. I want to encourage you. I want to encourage you. Keep going. Keep preparing these wonderful dishes. Uh so that again we know greatness grows here and that this school system what we provide for our
students is topnotch man. It's top notch Marcus. >> Yes sir. So look let me tell you something. I know you got some more people to cook for. So we going to move forward with the show a little bit but we appreciate you calling. >> He said thank you >> Dr. Jones. I said >> Chef CJ is
>> Chef CJ. Thank you so much for this food we we just got it man. I wish you the best. >> Thank you. That's pretty good man. I think that's pretty good. [Music]
Heat. Heat. [Music] Yes. Hey. Hey. Thank you again. This is our favorite time of the show where we get the real athletes, the people that are really on the field to make it happen. And I'm so
excited to have Mr. Calvin Perkins, quarterback. Did I say quarterback? Quarterback. Yes, sir. >> But these South Jaguars along with this coach, my guy love his Griffin. He has a gorgeous name. Love this Griffin. Look, man. Tell them a little bit about yourself. I know. Oh, yeah. the outset
Sandy season last year. Yes, sir. >> Um this is your senior year. I know you got wonderful numbers, thousands of yards, passing, rushing. Uh tell me a little bit about yourself, man, and how you fell in love with the football.
But I've been playing the game since I was four. Like my elementary, my little league team came with their flowers. So I had to ask my mom, can I play? And since I first step on the field, I love the game. You know, you first get hit, you have a little tear eyes, but I got
used to it, so I'm ready now. >> Marcus, let me uh let me just jump in here so that the people can know exactly what kind of talent we're dealing with here. This is a this is the 2023 U Mr. Football winner as a sophomore, two-time all state quarterback, um committed to
Austin P. Colleges all over the country wanted his services. He's headed to Austin P. Kelvin, I mean, you know, with with all the stuff you've already accomplished in your career, what what's kind of the goals for your uh senior season? >> The only thing I haven't got is the state championship. So, that's our goal.
That's our goal every year. So, we going for that state that stay bomb. Most definitely. >> And coach, you know, moving up to class 6A this year is going to be just that much harder. But, I mean, there's so much talent here at the school. And I mean, it starts with the guys sitting right next to you. >> Yeah. Um, and have have an incredible
team. um truly their quarterback, you know, and uh we we have a season team, so we've worked hard to this point. We kind of got out of camp uh with without going through the injury bug. So, um I think we're ready to get the season started. >> Well, you know, Lois, uh I've always
been a fan of your uh coaching. Uh I always thought that you needed an opportunity to get buy in from uh the community, the parents in a setting where you could really really let your talents go. How important has that been to you, coach, uh to be at Southwind
where you get the full support that you need to uh really showcase the talent that you are as a coach? It is it's important to know that to get the community involved in in athletics. So, here at South Wayne is is uh community has been very important. They've been very supportive. Uh 38125. So, uh it's
been good. You know, this this part of East Memphis, you know, support South Wayne football, basketball, baseball. So they come out, they support, you know, I'm getting the majority of the kids from Laurance and Highland Oaks. So that helps the program grow. So you know, all those things build into uh becoming a
successful program. >> Hey, coach, coach love, coach, uh, young man, Mr. Kelvin, I appreciate you guys coming through, man. I know you got a big one tonight against Lozanne. I know you going to do your thing, man. Thank you again for taking the time now to come see with your boy and John Vers,
man, on the show. >> Marcus, we finally got some real talent up on this. >> What you said? Yeah, we've been winging it, man. Look, we're excited about you and what you're about to do, man. Thank you so much. Next, we'll have some of the most exciting players, some of the most exciting teams here in the city of
Memphis after this break. Thank you again for tuning in to the high school game day show. >> 5 a.m. Move. God. Come on, man. >> Wait. You tell him he too close.
>> Move up, man. When the ball is snapped, you got to move to the line. Go back. Reset red. Oh, you going to be crisp. Oh, Pete, I'm miked up >> now. There it is.
>> There we go. >> Friday. It's going to be a move. Pete, what we doing? >> Sal going for the state run stamps. >> There you go, Tony. Tony up. I'm sorry. What I'm talking about? Hey, I got faith in my O line. I'm talking my whole O line toward
>> towards back. Get rid of three. One, two, three. >> Get back. Like I said, get back. N beat up my ninth grade year. Bad. So, we ain't playing 10th or 11th grade. It's good. Just start the season off with them. Start a revenge tour off with them
for the go get out, get back, show the city what going on south. For real. For real. You going to hand the ball off? >> I run. No, I want to run. You talking about hand the ball. I want to run. You said I go run. >> Come on, man. You talking about do I want to hand the ball off? No, I want to run the ball. If I'm on scout team, I
need to go scope some down. Hey, I'm going to do the star defense over my scout team. Watch this. >> Dang. All right, stop. Hey, girl. I ain't doing this. >> Going to stretch me out. >> Come on. Y'all can just rotate, man.
Y'all can do three and move. Hey, everybody bag up. Bag up, man. 15 yards. Bag him back. Bag him back. >> Bag up. Bag up, man. Where he lined up at? >> Okay. Well, that's your man. He's still outside zone. We going left. So that's you. >> You can't let him cross your face. We
going zone left. >> Like by time you strike. >> Now pull your arms back. By time you strike he >> should be here. He should be here. Right here. >> Yeah. >> How long your arms? >> Right here. He should be hit. >> I got you,
>> fell said. 1 2 3 4 5 set >> Doc I think I have one of the most dynamic coaches here in the city of Memphis. Now they are tag team group I have today man between you and I. This is Jared Marorrow and we got here little
helper. You remember his daddy used to be the quarterback at Melrose back in the day. >> Look man, I I I remember everything about Orange Mound and Melrose man. They beat us in the playoffs and I have forgotten about the team, man. But I'm so proud of what um first of all, let me ask you a question. How do y'all
determine who going who you and your brother? I mean, how y'all determine who going who going to go where and do what? >> Uh we basically go offensive defense. So, he's on the defensive side of the ball and I'm on the offense side of the ball. And this year, his dad is taking over as offensive coordinator. So, I'm mainly coaching mentality. So, I'm the
mentality coach at this point. Special teams. So, >> and let me run this with you right quick though, sir. First of all, man, you back home. at a school, man. You and your brother, man, did some amazing things. >> Yes, sir. >> We could talk about what y'all doing on the football field. Amazing run last year, man. But >> the importance of young heers and the
young Royals seeing you all back home investing into their lives more than their football. What does that mean to you? >> One of the main things that I did last year when I took him from Germantown and Germantown is a great program, but I wanted to represent for the city of Memphis. I brought my son back to Merose
for the for that light that he had to shine on the community of Orange Mound and uh the the school of Merose and his dad actually follow suit, you know, cuz in the inner city right now it's hard to get players, you know. Um the county pretty much gets the players and we kind
of stuck in a bind, but we don't make excuses. Uh we're going to work hard. We're going to do what we supposed to do. Uh we're going to go by the uh confinements of the rules and uh man we just thank God for putting us in this uh giving us this opportunity man to just spread our wings and just represent for the community Orange M and Melrose High School. >> So T Hefner let me ask you this young
man. >> Yes sir. >> How does it feel man to walk the same halls your pops did play the same position he's played? How does that make you feel? Man, >> it feels great. It's a blessing to me. I mean I always wanted to be here. This is family me. This why I feel home. So I
love it. I love to walk to the stadium before the game. This is what like this is where I'm meant to be. >> Yeah, that's what's up. That's what I love about it. Doc, did do we ever y'all ever walk to the field at Fairly? Did >> do we What? Okay, stay right there. >> No, man. Don't walk to no field. >> Yeah, I I'll just try.
>> Now, when we when we played Mar Rose back in the day and we we No, we beat y'all the first time. We fought to the bus. It wasn't far. We We had some problems getting there. But I just real quick man. >> Yes, sir. >> What is your mindset going into this season? >> My mindset is to dominate. That's what
we came here to do. So we dominate. God bless us to do many great things. So we going to come back win state. Let's dominate. >> Look, I know you got a big one tonight, right? >> So I ain't going to waste no time cuz I know Jared over here ready to roll, man. We appreciate you coming sit behind be
between us, man. Had this great conversation. Thank you so much, young fella. Take care of being the co like always, baby. Love to see you. Look next week. Now >> you already know what time it be. I told you we were going to bring top tier talent. top tier coaches to the show and
this is just the first one. It's about to change the game in the city of Memphis. You already know. Let's go to another break. 11. >> Miss Wells, are you still struggling with your computer? >> Yes, I forgot my login key.
>> Don't worry, I can help you. Any questions? Big or small, MSE can handle it all. Call 416530. 416530. Call 416530. 416530s. >> We're great news girls.
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>> We're greatness girls. >> We're greatness girls. >> Now, we've got some AV students here over at Southwind High School and we going to go to them right now. >> Hello everybody. My name is Antonio Kefir and I play football here at Southwind High School. I am here with
Miss Shay and Dr. Good. How y'all doing today? >> We're doing good. How are you? >> I'm blessed. I'm blessed. I'm blessed. Miss Shay, what can you say about what are you most excited about this football season? >> I'm excited to see all y'all hard just come together. I'm excited 68 about back
to South. >> Yes, ma'am. Yes, ma'am. We get that gold ball this season, huh? Dr. Good, what can you say? The kind of pride your students have on and off the field. >> Well, for one, our student athletes have or they bleed purple and black every single day. We grind hard and we go on the field and we fight. So, I'm ready
for this purple takeover. That's all I want to see is purple, purple, purple, south wind, jackpot 3125. That's it. Purple takeover, baby. Let's get it. >> Damn, big South W. Now we're going to toss it back over to Marcus Taylor. >> Hey, before y'all get with me, we got to get you to where the action is. We're
going to go live in South Wind gym where they putting it on for the city. >> Welcome back to the MSCS Big Time Gang Day Show here at Southwind High School. I'm now joined by Southwind principal John Bush. First of all, thank you for welcoming me to your house. Uh, Brother
Bush. >> Oh, you're welcome, Doc. Anytime. I'm glad that you guys are here. I'm excited about it. >> Just talk about this upcoming season, man. Where your program is and what coach Jerome Griffin has taken this Jaguar football program. >> Well, this is our fourth year here, Coach Griffin and I. When we think about
where we were when we started, we got here, the program was one and nine. Each year, we've gotten better. Last year, we had over 11 wins. Year before that, we were 13-1. best team in school history. I'm excited about our quarterback, Kelvin Perkins. He's a senior. He's been
with been here with us the entire time. And so, the sky's is the limit for this group. We're moving to 6A, which is big time football, but we're ready for it. Now, I got to tell everybody, Dr. Bush, I played for Memphis Stakes, University of Memphis football, playing Tigers. He was my team man in college. But to see
where you are now, man, in the vision and your leadership you've provided for this South High School, what is your vision for this? because I see man it's an amazing environment man and you're doing some amazing things over here. >> Well the first thing is always about education. We have new programming such as barbering such as AV production. We
have a full functioning television studio. We want to continue to build to provide students with the opportunity. We're early college here. So we have students that graduate with 15 uh college hours. So I want to continue to build upon that. The sports and the arts are just uh icing on the cake. But the
main thing is is to continue to build the school instructionally and continue to provide opportunities for the students in three in the 38125 zip code. >> And what I like about you, even though you play sports, you don't focus entirely on sports. You are truly cerebral academic. So, thank you so much
for joining us, Dr. John Bush, the principal here at Southway High School, my brother. Hey, coming back with more MSCS game day after the short timeout. [Music] [Music]
[Music] sound ain't got it going on. So, we've gone from the green to the court and now we're going to talk about a sport that people really don't talk about, but it's exciting and that will be volleyball. Volleyball is pretty good over here.
Joel Marco, do you know how hard it is to play volleyball? >> Yes, sir. >> It's extremely hard as Very demanding. Very, very physically demanding. And we've got uh coach Courtney Duncan here for the Jaguars and one of the best players on the team, kid. Thank you guys for coming out. >> Thank you. >> Coach Coach Duncan, uh you what are your
expectations for the season? Obviously a lot of excitement around athletics in general here at Southwind, but specifically for the volleyball team. >> Uh I definitely want us to continue winning and um to develop players. >> What?
>> So So Kennedy, tell me. So you like playing for coach? >> Good, good, good. So what's the most most exciting part about playing for coach and for playing for South Win? Um, just meeting my teammates and actually winning games, the competition that we
play, it's just really exciting during and during practice as well. >> So, how long have you been playing volleyball? >> Since sixth grade and I'm currently a senior. >> Oh, wow. So, you have any college interest? >> Where you want to go to school? >> Uh, my top three schools right now are
Jackson State, Alabama, and FAMU. >> Oh, that's big time. Big time for us, man. So, do you get a chance to get out in the volleyball game sometimes? >> Oh, for sure. And I respect, you know, I respect what these athletes on the volleyball court do. I mean, what's the what's the toughest challenge you think
of being a volleyball player? Um, it's a very demanding sport, right? >> Well, as captain, I feel like leadership is a big thing on the court. So, with me being captain, I just have to make sure that everyone is locked in during the game. We know where we are on our P's and Q's. >> Go. You got to call everybody in
together and settle everybody down and it's a very important job she has. Marcus Co. Coach Duck, let me ask you this. >> How have you enjoyed coaching these young ladies over the years? >> I absolutely love Fred simply because I
love to see girls develop into better players. Ken started with me my first year coaching here and she's been with me all four years and I've really enjoyed seeing her and the rest of my girls start here and develop to a
different level. >> I know you I know you'll hope to see her go, won't you, coach? >> Absolutely. I don't want her to go. >> Hey coach, we appreciate you and Kennedy coming out most definitely spending time with us. I know y'all preparing for the rest of the season. Absolutely. And you ain't going to get no brother sitting
there talking to two old men. So, we most definitely going to get ourselves going, but thank you again for coming in and speaking with us on the show today. Congrats on a great season. >> Hello, everybody. My name is Antonio Kefir and I'm a football player here at Southwind High School. I am with Miss Leslie Johnson from State Forum. How you
doing, Miss Leslie? >> I'm good. How are you? >> I'm blessed and highly favored. >> Absolutely. >> Amen. Yes, ma'am. Yes, ma'am. Yes, ma'am. So I wanted to ask you how does it feel to give to a student and teacher today? >> It was such a great feeling to be a part
of MSCS and the vision that our interim superintendent Dr. Richmond has set forth where greatness grows here. And so I believe that about the Southwind Jaguars. And so I was honored to do it today. >> Yes, ma'am. We bleeding purple. >> Yeah. >> All the way. Yes, ma'am. All right. Yes,
ma'am. We heard that. Now we're going to take it back to Marcus Taylor. >> Thank you again so much for tuning in to the first show, our first high school game day sponsored by MSCS. Look, I am excited for the rest of the season. I'm excited about the two gentlemen that sat
with me today. Excited, excited, excited. Why? Because we're changing lives minute by minute, day by day here at MSCS. Feel [Music]
the best. [Music]