WORTON — Kent County High School’s radio station, 90.5 WKHS, held its annual fall radiothon last month to help raise money for its studios. The fall fundraiser ran the week of Nov. 15-19, 2021 with special guests from the local community dropping in every day to talk with Kent County High School students on air.
Chris Singleton, a Kent County High School alum, has served as WKHS station manager for nearly 15 years. Ken Collins joined him five years ago as the station’s fund manager.
In that time, the two have worked to help raise money for studio renovations and upgrades, an ongoing process for the high school station that has a signal strength transmitting 60 miles out from Worton.
“To maintain our existing coverage, the radio station is in need of a new transmitter to replace the current model, which has reached its full life expectancy,” Singleton said. “We depend on community financial support to fund these types of projects that may not be possible otherwise.”
While serving as a springboard for students interested in learning broadcasting, WKHS also provides an opportunity for community members to volunteer as evening radio show hosts.
In addition, 90.5 also broadcasts WXPN radio out of the University of Pennsylvania when students and community volunteers are not on the air.
“We couldn’t ask for a better support partner than WXPN. For years they have provided on-air content that blends perfectly with WKHS,” Collins said.
Learn more about Kent County High School’s radio station — on the air since 1974 — at WKHS radio.org.
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Editor’s Note:
As a graduate of Kent County High School, the Radio Station began broadcasting when I was a Student, I have been a supporter of the station and was one of the ‘special guests from the local community’ that dropped by during the fundraiser. The ChesaDel Crier is one of the Station’s Sponsors.
I was interviewed by students who were enjoying the experience of broadening their education as public speakers. I encourage everyone to take a day to listen to the station during the time that the students are on the air. You will be amazed with the capabilities of the students and the variety of music that they play.